A Divine Appointment

After a long work out this morning, I decided to treat myself to my favorite bowl of soup and salad at a restaurant and read a magazine (after showering, of course!). I thoroughly enjoyed eating by myself in silence (as much as this makes my friends sad for some reason) and I noticed there was a gentleman sitting at the booth next to me by himself working on a laptop. As he finished and was getting up to leave, he smiled at me and asked me if I was enjoying my lunch. We made small talk for a while and he told me he was working on a book on divine healing. That peaked my interest, as I often wonder why we don't hear more about this, so I asked him about it. We talked for about 20 minutes - more him talking and me listening. It wasn't long into the conversation before I realized that this was a divine appointment - not a chance encounter. We talked about obedience - something I am a firm believer in. I admit I don't obey as much as I know I should - I tend to talk my way out of things. But I believe with all my heart that the simple act of obedience is a giant step in changing your life. This father of 4 grown children also gave me some much needed advice on prayer over our family and the importance of it. It was during this part of the conversation I realized how much I miss the presence of my father, and how desperately I needed to hear the words this man was saying to me. Roger, wherever you are, thank you for taking the time to speak to me today. Thank you for listening to our heavenly father and opening up a conversation he wanted you to start. Thank you for not bowing down to fear or being introverted and asking me how my lunch was. I know God loves me, for I saw him today. I know he hears my prayers and knows my struggles for I heard his voice today. And he used this kind man as a vehicle. May he be blessed because of it. How's that for radical!