I heard a story this morning about a woman who went into a drive-through earlier today for coffee. The person in front of her in line moved up. When she didn’t move up right away behind him, the person behind her slammed on her horn, throwing her hands up in the air, as if it was the worst thing in the world to make her wait. The caller said she wanted to get out of her car and go back there, but she refrained. Instead, guess what she did??? (I love this!) She pulled up to the window when it was her turn, and PAID FOR THE COFFEE for the person behind her! Instead of being angry and defensive, and feeling like she needed to have a confrontation with the impatient driver, she acted in love. She said, “I don’t know what her circumstances were. Maybe she was on her way to the funeral home, or maybe she was on her way to divorce court. Maybe she just got fired.” We just don’t know what other people are dealing with! The people who are the most un-lovable, are the ones who need the most love. Instead of going about her day with a black cloud over her head, this woman was able to go away with a peaceful heart, knowing that she reached out to someone who obviously was in need of a kind gesture. And who knows? It very likely changed the entire day for the impatient driver as well….and maybe she even felt compelled to pay it forward. Choose goodness. Choose love. It will not only bless you, it will certainly bless others in ways you can’t even imagine.
It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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I am leading some trips this year and next. If you are interested in reading about them, or joining in, the links are below.....
Wesley's Ireland with optional London Extension
October 8-17, 2018
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/wesley-in-ireland-2018-with-rev-jeff-brinkman#.WqHrI7puLIU
Holy Land Tour - includes my favorite spots
with optional Jerusalem extension
March 4-13, 2019
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/hl19030419g17768#.Wt84h7lRHcs
Paris-Normandy River Cruise
October 23-31, 2019
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