I couldn’t fight it! The urge was overwhelming. I was late anyway and I was so exhausted. I had already sucked down my bullet-proof coffee, long before my work exit, so stopping for a coffee might be a good idea and it wouldn’t make me much later.
As I pulled into McD’s drive thru… the overwhelming feeling persisted. I could hardly stand myself by the time I paid for my $1 sized coffee.
As the sweet girl, at the window, handed me my coffee and debit card. I handed the card back to her and asked her if I could pay for the car behind me. THERE… I could finally breathe now.
She smiled and said, “Of course! It’ll be si..Do you want to know how much first?” I said, “No, that’s okay but thank you!”
As I drove off with my coffee, I was finally calm. God totally wanted me to do that. I didn’t feel accomplished or proud of myself. I felt obedient. It felt great.
I’m not sharing this to “toot my own horn”. I’m sharing because I wanted to share how it made me feel. The overwhelming feeling was almost too much to bear. And I knew what I was feeling! Like God was saying, I’m fully aware of how much is in your checking account. I know you are doubting this urge. But listen to ME! Do this for ME!
So I pray that whomever got their breakfast on me (well God really) that day was already having a great morning and this was icing on the cake for them. But if nothing else, I pray that they are even more aware of God’s love for them.
I believe the world calls this “Pay it Forward”.
Have you experienced a “Pay it Forward” either as a recipient or as the giver? Please share your experience in the comments. I’d love to hear about it.
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