I was leaving the conference today, determined to eat a “real meal” :-) I went into a restaurant that seemed to have reasonable prices (for around here anyway) and sat down at the bar seating up front. After all, it was a table for one. I was talking to one of the ladies and I mentioned something about having joy even when circumstances aren’t great in response to something she said. Then she mentioned something about the Lord and we were soon talking about God stuff.
She shared with me how her daughter was in medical school and how she was so proud that her daughter was going to have a better life. Not working in a casino like she was. She shared with me that she had to take care of her Mom and 6 brothers and sisters growing up. She had had a rougher life as a result.
In the meantime, she was hugging ad encouraging co-workers and collecting money for a card for another co-worker who lost her Mom recently. She has a beautiful heart was shining through! Her co-workers call her “Mom.” You could tell that she was a source of encouragement for all.
We had a nice visit as I ate and then it was time to leave. At that time she was in the back or something and I decided to wait until she got back. I had planned to pray for her, but I wanted to make sure it was OK. When she got back, she said it would be just fine! I just thanked the Lord for her ministry at work. I asked that He would fill her with His Love, strength and peace and that He would bless her in ways she can’t imagine!
We talked for a few more seconds about how we were forever family. Like she told me, when we bleed, it’s comes out the same color. Then I said to her, “What color are we going to be in Heaven? We are just going to be in His presence forever, and we don’t have to wait.”
She thanked me for the prayer and I left. Both us with a blessing from the Lord.
Definitely the bright spot of my day!!! If Sharon comes to your mind, you might want to lift her up to our Heavenly Father!
