~ Saint Augustine
On a recent
trip, I made a very special friend. The
best way that I can describe this woman is faith-filled as well as cheerful and
very funny. My trip in many ways ended
up feeling like a spiritual retreat because I was blessed with her
presence. We talked about all kinds of
topics important to us both -- faith, family, work, purpose... This woman has a command and understanding of the
Bible that I have never experienced before, and it was refreshing to hear her
quote applicable verses. I truly
marveled at her knowledge and recall.
And her faith and enthusiasm for it were shared with others, too. Whenever anyone on the trip needed prayers, she was there. Her daughter asked
her to pray for a relative of one of the other girls on the trip, and so this
woman took the girl aside, prayed with her and gave her hope. She routinely called for prayers -- before
meals and at other times. Some people
keep the faith and others share it far and wide. I felt truly blessed to have spent time with
this very special woman. My faith was
all the better for it.
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