Divine Appointment

Anyone that knows me knows that I truly believe in divine appointments. I also realize that most times they happen at times that we are in a rush or when its not the most convenient.  I decided that I would go to the store right quick to get some veggie, and some snacks for the kids during my lunch. I only had an hour so I was in a hurry to get it done and get back. I am walking thru the store and make eye contact with this young lady and smiled and said hello to her. (I am really working on my facial expressions when I greet people)  After we spoke I kept shopping. She came to my isle and made a comment about needing a basket because she was lugging around bottled water. I replied stating how I do that myself sometimes and kind of laughed.  Then she made a comment about not being able to go home because she would miss him too much. I was a bit taken off guard because it seemed to just come out of nowhere. I instantly apologized for her loss and before I could complete my condolences she started to talk.  She told me about his illness, how he died, and how they were planning her birthday which is this week and she was burying him this week.  She explained how he had to know he was leaving because it was like he was rushing her to go to work that day and he passed soon after she left. She talked about how they never had children and how she has loved him since high school. He was very young and his mothers baby. She told me how strong she is trying to be for his mother. As you imagine I really could do very little aside from listen and empathize with her pain and after she was done talking and explaining her situation I asked her could I pray for her and his mother and she accepted. I knew in my heart I couldn’t do anything or say anything that could make her pain get better and all I had was prayer for her.  Here I am running somewhere right quick for my lunch break and end up doing some work for God instead. After I prayed I gave her the biggest hug I could and assured her that I would continue to pray for her strength and peace through this time and I thought about her all the way home.  It never ceases to amaze me how God does things in my life. He will find a way to make me pause for Him and each time initially I think I am being inconvenienced but I gain something from it. I am so grateful for the gift of gab that God has given me. Not only can I talk, people talk to me about ALL manner of things and trust me. This divine appointment today truly blessed me and reminded me to appreciate those I love that much more because someone is missing theirs. It also taught me that we should never dismiss the power of praying for others no matter where we are or who is around don’t put it off for later when they need it at that moment. She said that me praying for her and that hug made her feel so much better and even though I know it wasn’t me at all but God using me it made me feel great to give in that way. Thank you God for choosing me to be a messenger of hope and peace today feel free to use me anytime! Amen.