Seeing ourselves in others..

I had an experience when I was sick. I had gone to the doctor. As I was driving back out to the suburbs, I stopped for gas.

A woman approached me. Something had gone wrong, she needed change to use a payphone. She elaborated and told me some of her situation. So I gave her some quarters.

While I was pumping the gas, I thought about her. But for the grace of God, there I am. Been there done that. How often in my life was I stranded? Sometimes in completely different states. No money. No home to call, or go to. There I was, looking back at the situations I had placed myself in. Harmfull and dangerous situations.

There have been many people in my life that attempted to lift me up. To help. Whether I accepted it? Took time. Time and the acceptance of Gods love.

I had 20$ in my purse. So I went in and bought a bottle of water for the change. As I was getting my change she walked in. I handed 10 over to her. She was very greatfull. Could she get my address and send me the money? She wanted to pay me back.

I felt compelled to tell her Christ says we should care for each other. God Loves her and God Bless her. God Bless You!! That was all I said to her.

For myself I thought;
There really is no need to pay me back. I have already received. So much!!!

Self esteem, self respect, accepting I am worthy.
Love
Peace
Forgiveness
Through Christ I can have these things, and so much more!!!

This Grace is for everyone. Not just I. Each of us is on our own path. Accepting God and Christ I believe is the line seperating that time from now for me. It will always be there. Yet through the Grace of God, here I am.

God Bless~~