What I was told today!
Today I was told my a total stranger that I have a kind heart!
Why??? Well I took the time to help a stranger in need. He was broke down at my workplace & nobody would help him. We tried to call several places for help only to find nobody had the time or manpower. After about two hours of this I just gave up & gave this man a ride into a town 6 miles away to get a battery for his truck.
Yes, I know to be careful about strangers. But this man's problems were one I could relate too myself. While taking him to town I found out his "bad luck" will continue on until tomorrow at which time they will be having his Grandmothers funeral.
We are taught to be careful of strangers because of all the bad that goes on in this world. But deep in my heart I knew it would be ok. I was right, this man was so thankful that I helped him. He forced a $20 bill into my hands then refused to take it back. I gave up & said thank you.
How many times have we passed up a stranger in need of help? I know I have many times due to fear of "what could happen". After today I may be less fearful, but still careful, of someone in need of help.
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for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
That's a very kind thing to do for someone you don't know.
Well, I pray the guy's luck changes for the better. Maybe
it already has started changing - because he met you.
I heard somebody say once that we should be an active part
of the changes we would like to see in the world. Looks
to me like you are already doing that, and you made a really
big difference in that man's life today. If you had not
helped him, who knows how long he would have been there
struggling by himself?
Truly there are also earth angels too.
Donnie, Thank you for reminding me of God's word. I do my best to do what is right in my life & so far what I have to show for it is a wonderful son & a quiet life.
I helped someone is not for praise, or money, but because I could. You have to understand how it feels to not be able to help in some situations.
Our world is so full of, "I don't haves" wether it is time, money, a helping hand or simply being there for someone else. What kind of world are we leaving behind for our children & grandkids? If we do not have the time to "be there" for others, who will "be there" for us & them??