I just had a very interesting encounter just a little bit ago. Today is Thursday and I had dance this evening. Matt had a baseball game out of town so we both were going to be eating separately. No big deal. As I drove home from dance, I was listening to some worship music. I really had no idea what I wanted to eat. I've just exercised for almost 2 hours and not real interested in a burger and fries. BUT!! I also don't want to go home and make something. So, I pull into Chick-Fil-A to get a salad.
*I love their southwest char-grilled salads. So yummy!!*
I drive up to the speaker and give my order. The girl on the other end gives me my total and tells me to pull around. There are about 3 cars in front of me so I had time to get my money ready.
And then I look up.
The young lady that has just taken my order is handing the next customer their order. No big deal I know. Just doing her job. What she's supposed to do.
"Welcome to Chick-Fil-A. May I take your order?? Will that be all?? You're welcome. It's my pleasure."
As I watch her hand the next car their order and then finally the one in front of me, my heart starts speeding up. I can't figure out why!! Softly, I hear the Lord say something to me. My heart races even faster!!
"God, you want me to just tell her that?? What in the world?!?!"
He speaks again and repeats what I need to say. By this point, I'm at the window and have handed the young lady my money. My heart is in my ears!!
She hands me my drink.
I say thank you.
She hands me my food.
I put it on my seat.
Then I turn back around and just open my mouth...
"Do you need anything else?"
"Well, yes. What's your name?"
"My name? Tatum."
*Ok, so I saw it on her name tag but I was still trying to get up the courage to actually say what I needed to say!!*
"Tatum, you need to know that you are loved."
She chuckles "Ok..."
"I just needed to tell you that."
Huge smile on her face because I'm sure she was as shocked as I was haha
"Ok, well thank you!!"
And that was it. I drove off. I have no idea who Tatum is. I don't know if she's in high school or college. I'm fairly certain I could not pick her out of a crowd. So, why did I have to tell her that and not the dozens of people I waited on today?? Why did I feel the tug to talk to her specifically and not the teacher I had for ballet tonight??
I have no idea.
But what I do know is that God works in far different ways than we understand or can even begin to comprehend. This past week, one of our other pastors spoke at church. He made a comment that I thought about when I was driving away from Chick-Fil-A. He said, "What if you don't know if it's God speaking to you?? Well, if you are feeling something that will encourage someone and not cut them down, then you should say it. God doesn't give you words of belittling and cutting remarks. He gives words of affirmation and encouragement." I knew it was the Lord talking to me because of how my heart was beating so fast. I knew I would regret driving away and not saying something to her. I hope that in some slight way I encouraged her. I probably won't see her again since I don't go to Chick-Fil-A that much. A seed was planted though and it's in God's hands to bring others into her life to help that seed grow.
God is moving in powerful ways and if we allow Him, He will use us to help spread His glory, love, and forgiveness. I want to be used!! I want to see His awesome power first hand!!
Has God tugged on your heart lately?? Have you responded or walked away from a moment?? Listen to His spirit and follow what He says to you. You may be happily surprised by the outcome. ;)
A hui kaua.......
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