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Date night

My husband and I go on a date on a regular basis and we went to our “normal” spot for dinner. It was a pretty crowded night and obviously we were getting antsy. We finally got seated and about a couple tables down from us was a couple and their teenage daughter. I know them from work. I can say that these people haven’t had it so easy the last few months. I won’t tell their story, but all these people have had was a lot of judgment thrown their way. We all know that we have absolutely no right to judge anyone unless we have never sinned. Anyways, my husband and I decided that we wanted to “Just Because” them. We didn’t want them to know who did it, but we wanted them to feel that not everyone judges them and that they are loved. So a couple days later, the man came into my office and thanked me for the dinner. At first I tried acting like I had no idea what he was talking about, but then he told me that they had been heavily searching for the right church to attend and to actively serve in. He said that he believes that the “Just Because” card was a way for God to show them where they needed to be. Ever since then they’ve been at Bay and are planning on becoming members and making Bay Community their new home and family.

A whole new perspective

I was at the Chick-fil-a drive thru this morning and when I pulled to the window to pay, I was told that the lady in front of me had paid for me and I was handed a “Just Because” card.  Of course she had already driven away, so I could not thank her.  My morning was off to a chaotic and rough start, but her nice gesture put things in a whole new perspective for me.  She definitely made my day.  I have the card hanging on the bulletin board in my office to remind me of what is really important in life.

Kindness at Taco Bell

On Monday night, after one of the Mardi Gras parades, myself, my 5 year old (who attends Fusion Kids and LOVES IT) and two friends went to Taco Bell in Daphne. My friend and I are both single mom’s of 5 year old sons and had taken them to the carnival downtown before the parade which is very expensive as well as snacks from vendors. After a long day, headed home, stopped at Taco Bell and placed over an $11 order in the drive thru.  I saw a P.T. Cruiser with LOTS of stickers on the back (I drive one also).  Whomever it was in front of my car passed an employee beads through the window. As they drove off and I pulled to the window the employee told me the car in front of mine had paid for our meal! She handed me a card that said “Just Because.” We were all VERY touched and grateful! Almost unexplainable! So I want to thank whomever was so kind!

It’s an everyday thing

I had a thought regarding blessing others “just because”, and some of you may already be one step ahead of me – ha!  But this morning, as I was praying, it dawned on me to ask God to show me someone EVERY DAY that I could bless for His sake.  So today I ran errands, did the homeschooling, etc, and after running to Sam’s, I felt the nudge of the Lord to go get gas at a particular gas station. I knew it was because He had someone there he wanted to bless.  So I pulled into that gas station and I was the only one there!  But 2 seconds later 4 cars pulled up.  I waited for the Lord to show me which one, and then I went inside to buy her gas.  I got to talk to her by her car and give her a hug, which made it extra special for me!  I don’t know her need, but our loving Father does and He blessed her today – and I am blessed, too. Let’s all continue to ask the Lord everyday to show us who needs His love – just because!

Not left behind

Unexpected blessings

God used the parking guy twice on Sunday

This past Sunday my wife and I stopped by Bruno’s to pick up a plate from the Deli. When checking out the man behind me told the cashier he would be right back because he had forgotten his wallet. He only had less than 5 dollars worth of groceries. I told the cashier to let me pay for his and she was afraid she would get in trouble. I told her WHY I was doing it and she let me go ahead. When we started out the man came in wearing a Bay Community Parking crew shirt on. I had not noticed it earlier so he and I had a quick laugh about it. God was at work in two ways. He used us both to witness to the cashier, and I always feel the need to thank our parking guys each time I go in and out of the church. SO THANK YOU GUYS WE LOVE YOU ALL.

Moving

God’s timing is always perfect

I had been thinking about how God was going to use me with the “Just Because” Outreach, and next thing I knew I received an email with an opportunity to help one of our Seniors Citizens from the church. She needed some help cleaning her house and getting ready for knee surgery so I went to her house and I spent the whole day with her. We laughed together and cried together, shared several testimonies with each other and despite things she has faced in her life she always has a smile on her face and is thanking Jesus. What an awesome lady of God she is, and what a blessing she has become in my life in such a short time. (And by the way I was somehow able to still get her house cleaned that day) GOD is GOOD!!! She also expressed how she could use some help around the house moving things and doing some things in the yard and doesn’t have any money, I told her it isn’t about money it’s about loving one another and ministering to each other. So my husband and I will be visiting her at least once a month. I am so blessed to have her in my life and all her Godly wisdom, God’s timing is always perfect.