*Pay it forward

Pay it forward, do unto others, God's helping hand.....

Whatever you call it, I try to do this when I can. Yesterday while on errand during my lunch break I saw a woman coming out of Subway caring a baby carrier, sandwiches, and a drink carrier with 3 large drinks. Just as she got outside the bottom of the drink carrier dropped out along with her three drinks.

The thought came to my mind "Poor woman, that sucks!" and then I went to go on my way. It was then that I thought "why don't you help her?" I said to her "Can I go refill your drinks and you could take your stuff to your car?" She said "Oh thank you" and then looked up at me. She was surprised to see me and said "Oh, I thought you were a Subway worker." I attempted to take the cups and said "Please let me help."

I'm not writing this for a pat on the back or even to tute my own horn. I just would like to pass onto my posterity that I think this is a valuable thing. We never know what someone is going through or just how hard or easy their lives are. I know that God has sent us here to help each other! We need to be the one to lighten someones load some days.

It didn't take me long to help this woman and I was quickly back on my way, but as I thought of the small act that I had done to help this lady the Spirit confirmed to me my previous thoughts! I was there to help her. I was there to lighten her load like so many people in my life do for me. I am so glad that I took the time to help her. I don't think that there is enough of this in the world today and so I hope to teach my family this principal!