On Tuesday I had to do some grocery shopping for our youth leaders’ network Christmas party. When I got to the register, however, I realized that I had forgotten my tax exempt form. I called the church and asked one of the secretaries to fax it to the store. While I was waiting, I allowed a couple of ladies to pass me in line. Having nothing else to do, and waiting near the end of the check out line, I decided to bag their groceries for them. When the first lady realized that I did not work for the store she thanked me for helping, adding that I didn’t have to do it. I told her I was glad to help. On her way out, she told me she had been having a really bad day, and that I had “restored [her] faith in the decency of humanity” through my kindness. I thought that was an intriguing line. Of course, I know that God was using it to do more than that, and ultimately I trust that it was pointing her beyond humanity to our Creator and His love for His children.
Cool story. Shows you how much the little things we can do can make a huge impact on people, especially when they least expect it.
Great story, Kevin. I assume you’ve read Steve Sjogren’s books? He’s an awesome guy…very down-to-earth. I was fortunate enough to interview him once for a magazine article I wrote. You should follow his Twitter updates: http://twitter.com/SteveSjogren>EW @ YouthChurch.com