The lady at Mcdonalds

Depicted from a true story>>


I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree.
The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.
Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.

I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men.

As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling".His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance.
He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them. The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm).

Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand. He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give. We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.

I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this need to heal people and to be healed.

In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.>>

Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read >this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE. There is an Angel sent to watch over you.. An Angel wrote:Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart. God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest. We Live To Learn, We Learn To Live This Moment Is THE Moment!






Now, when i read this. Not only did it struck me once again how blessed I am, but i feel guilty of having neglected my spiritual life.
Many times i ponder over Mattthew 6:33-
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,all these things shall be added unto you.

It's really not easy. Nobody ever said living a life as a Christian is easy. But we must put God first in our lives. Anything be prior to Him, they'll be our idols.
I have fallen into Idolatry.

God is ever loving me and i have taken it for granted. If Christ were to come today.. Frankly speaking.. i do not know what to say to Him. This is grave danger.

Everyday, ill pray for God to grant me strength. I wish no longer to be an idolator and i pray that He'll guide me thru. I guess i've not been doing my part as a Christian. I need to bring the gospel to others. I'm fully aware and ashamed that i myself, have neglected my spiritual life.

The Lord has been mindful of me and YOU of coz..

He'd accepted me and im truly glad. He'll accept you and you'll be truly glad too.
His unconditional Love and Acceptance is something that NOTHING can measure up to.

*sigh*

Slept at like 5 am this morning. Took an overdosage of mind stimulating drug. Gdine was telling me that it has a half life of 5 hours etc and all that...

Was rolling about on the bed.prior to the effect of the drug, was my cramps. Then was Thinkin and thinking bout so many things..

If i had a choice. I'd choose not ever to exist. It's really unfair coz i din ask to be alive. I certainly do not wish to live in this sinful world. But then again, The Lord works in His ways.. I wun ever be able comprehend.

One thing that really irks me.. is that.. though all of us are here.. though some of us may be Christians.. But God has already chosen those who may be with Him for life eternal...

We do not know what's gonna be of us in future(for eternalty). But HE DOES!

So why cant it not be like.. ARGHx... i dunno how to describe it but it really irks me. It scares me. It's really scary..

The Lord loves ALL OF US. But if we do not obey Him, we'll be condemned.

SOMETIMES... seriously..
*slaps myself*
i cant help but wonder why this is so? He loves us but we'll be condemned for eternalty if we do not obey Him....

Thing is.. HE LOVES ALL OF US RIGHT? Unconditional love, Agape love.. Etc..

I dun get it. i really dont.

I shudnt be asking these and doubting Him.. afterall, im a nothing compared to Him. Arghx... i just dun get it.

Maybe i'll get it someday.. I just hope that day will be sometime soon.


To my friend who's reading this: Do Take sometime and think about it too! The Lord has blessed you thru and thru. We mustnt take His love for us for granted. What will you say when Christ be here agn? How will you be accountable for your life in this world?

Often, i ask myself these. out of say, ten times; Nine times, it'll freak me out. The other one time will be when i feel that im absolutely not worthy to be of any existence at all.

*sigh*

I'd rather be a unicelllar microoraganism than being a complex, multicellular being..

Gonna be late for meetin Gdine and the rest. I need some tea!!! i'll feel rejuvenated only after having it.. Am i addicted to caffeine or what?