Today at work, I ran came across a few customers who, when asked how they are doing answered "Blessed, and you?" Of course I answered "Me too!" I come across so many people who won't even speak (I hate that, I think I would almost rather be punched in the mouth than ignored) but these two ladies were different, they were full of the Holy Spirit and wanted to share Him with everyone who they came in contact with. I've spoken with both of these ladies before and they're always so sweet and kind. The first time I met one of them, I was feeling a little down and she asked me for some help reaching something (she was in a motorized scooter) and after I helped she said "God bless you" and went on her way. I could hear her a few isles over saying the same to everyone she came across. I got goosebumps and all my hair was standing up and I felt so overwhelmed with love and appreciation for her that I had to find her and tell her, so I did. She told me that she had just recovered from a stroke that had left her unable to walk (the doctors told her that she wouldn't ever be able to). She said God had blessed her so much because she could walk again, she laughed and said "it's ugly, but I can walk!) Those goosebumps came back and I felt my throat knot up and my eyes got a little wet and I just thanked her for her witness and walked away. The first time I met the other lady, she asked me how I was doing and I said "Blessed", and she got so happy, she lit up with joy and said "isn't great to be able to say that?" It is great to be able to say that! I know that this might be a little boring to read but these two old ladies really lifted my spirit and continue to every time I see them come shopping.
We never quite know the impact that just a few words can have on somebody. We also never know how much we're doing for the kingdom of God either. Just a few little words can change someone's entire day, and they can plant seeds that could grow into something marvelous!
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