This happened several weeks ago. That morning, I prayed to God to use me for his glory! During my commute to work, I accidentally got on the wrong bus to my office (I was reading the news on my phone) and had to get off and walk several blocks to work, a path I never take normally.
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I met a man sitting on a bench looking very distressed, so I asked him what was wrong. He said his car had been towed from a public lot and he had no money to get to the airport to meet his wife. I told him I could help him and to wait there for me. I went to my bank one block away and got cash. When I returned, the man was standing there, watching me approach him. When I gave him the money, he hugged me, thanked me, and started crying! I nearly cried too. I wished him safety to get to the airport, explained how he could take public transit to get there, and then continued to work.
I stopped at my usual restaurant for a to-go breakfast and, at the door, I met another man who politely said, I don't want your money, but could you help me get some food. I said, Of course, please come with me. I ordered my breakfast and paid for this man's order. I wished him a blessed day.
As you may guess, I was praising God for putting me on the wrong bus at the right time, and letting me encounter two people who needed help and compassion. During each encounter, I never felt afraid; I only felt compelled to help them. God answered my morning prayer and used me for His glory that morning. Just retelling this story fills me with His peace!
I met a man sitting on a bench looking very distressed, so I asked him what was wrong. He said his car had been towed from a public lot and he had no money to get to the airport to meet his wife. I told him I could help him and to wait there for me. I went to my bank one block away and got cash. When I returned, the man was standing there, watching me approach him. When I gave him the money, he hugged me, thanked me, and started crying! I nearly cried too. I wished him safety to get to the airport, explained how he could take public transit to get there, and then continued to work.
I stopped at my usual restaurant for a to-go breakfast and, at the door, I met another man who politely said, I don't want your money, but could you help me get some food. I said, Of course, please come with me. I ordered my breakfast and paid for this man's order. I wished him a blessed day.
As you may guess, I was praising God for putting me on the wrong bus at the right time, and letting me encounter two people who needed help and compassion. During each encounter, I never felt afraid; I only felt compelled to help them. God answered my morning prayer and used me for His glory that morning. Just retelling this story fills me with His peace!
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- Posted by Nankers
- Jun 29, 2017
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Readers Comments
Sandra wrote: God wants us to apply kindness to all aspects of our lives - you displayed that measure of kindness which not only glorifies god, by giving without hesitation, but you knew it was him leading you onto that bus. God gave us his son, his son gave us his life, and you are led by the holy spirit to give to others who are in need. Many blessings will come your way.
kalaa wrote: God bless you for your kindness and your courage in dealing with total strangers.
Diane wrote: It is a privilege to be used of god! May god bless you especially today!
Mish wrote: You cared and shared...beautiful. Bless.
zoilajoytropa wrote: Those were truly acts of kindness.God is pleased..
michelelpurce wrote: Oh what beautiful stories of God using you for His glory. :)
SissyLee wrote: You spread such love.
Rajni wrote: God always does the best for us. To know this, faith in Him helps us. Have full faith in Him with firm belief, then miracles happen in our life. Thanks for beautiful post. May God Bless you with your heart's desire.
healingtree wrote: So moved by your freely offered help and compassion....Than you, Nankers. Helping them helps me and others. The kindness grows....
mindyjourney wrote: You were on the right bus all along, my friend, to set you on such a kindness path â¤ï¸. Thank you for being their angel of mercy when needed :))
