Love Lifted Me
By Dolores Broadnax-Robinson

My husband was recovering in the hospital after being in a major car accident. Leaving the hospital late that night, I was feeling all alone and somewhat lost. I had a book with me and decided to stop and get something to eat before heading home.

As the waiter seated me, I noticed the lady across the aisle from me was alone and reading a book just like me. We made eye contact, smiled at one another, and said hello. When my meal arrived, I glanced over at her and noticed that she was very quietly talking to the waiter. I assumed she must have had a problem with her meal because she left shortly after. Sitting in front of me was an older couple sweetly engrossed in one another. As the waiter walked by, the older gentleman asked him for their bill. The waiter smiled and said, “The lady who was sitting over there said watching you brought back wonderful memories of her parents, and she asked if she could pay for your dinner.” The older couple was overcome with joy and regretted that they couldn’t thank her for her generosity towards them. Watching all of this, I couldn’t stop smiling (nor could anyone else!) as everyone began to discuss what had just happened. A stranger’s kind deed had uplifted all of us.

As I got into my car to head home, I thought, “Lord, you truly are amazing.” I went into the restaurant feeling empty and alone, yet came out feeling full to the brim. Truly, the joy of the Lord is my strength. This joy began to bubble up and overflow within my being, causing me to set aside the issues of this life and praise Him

!Don’t allow the cares of this life to overtake you so that you miss out on all that He has for you. Remember, our God is an awesome God, and He loves each and every one of us!