There are no accidents....

Dear Pastor’s wife and Ladies,

Nothing ever happens by accident. Life is full of moments
when we have a choice to make. Will we be available or will
we be so preoccupied with ourselves that we miss the
opportunity that God places right before us. So often I’m
afraid that I fall into the latter group. I get so involved in my
life that I fail to see what the Lord has placed in front of me to do.

This month, I had the opportunity to travel to the US, to have
some medical check-ups and while I was there, I was able to
be involved in the wonderful Missions Revival at Battlefield
Baptist Church in Gainsville, VA. It was an incredible weekend
full of encouragement and blessings. When I got to the
airport for my return flight, I will admit that I was a little
nervous and unsure of things, since it was the first time I had
ever flown into and out of Dulles. Making my way to security,
I was waiting in line, and I heard the TSA lady ask, “Does
anyone speak Spanish?” I hesitated a moment thinking that
another officer would approach, but when they didn’t I said, “I
do”. Then I spent a few minutes trying to explain to 2 guys
from El Salvador that they could not both get through security
and on to a plane with only 1 boarding pass, even if they
were both flying together! I started back to my place in line
and was told to just stay there, so after she checked my
papers, another officer said, “I’ll be right back, I’m moving her
up to the front of the line because she was so helpful.” I
thought that was nice, but not really necessary since I had
plenty of time before my flight. I proceeded to my gate, and
after getting settled, a young lady sitting across from me
asked if I flew often…we started talking, and I asked if she
attended church. Long story short, I was able to share the
gospel with her and she prayed and accepted Christ as her
Savior! This experience made me stop and think, I wonder
how many other opportunities I have let slip by because I
was so preoccupied with myself? Oh that we would see this
world through the eyes of Christ!

God bless you as you serve where you are!

Blessings,  
Joy