I started reading this book and God's been testing me on it.
For example, yesterday I was buying lunch at Whole Foods. For some reason, I decided to get an extra $5 cash, though I hardly ever carry cash. "I might need it for something," I thought.
I walked out to my car and heard a man asking a woman for money so he could fill up the gas can in his hand, and something about his mom and Wal-Mart.
She abruptly said "No" and walked away.
He then came up and asked me and I gave him the $5 bill. Now, I don't know what he actually did with it and whether his story was truthful. But I suppose that's not for me to decide.
God calls each of us to respond to his nods.
I'm not blogging about this to pat myself on the back (Remember, it's not about me!). Instead, I'm proclaiming a public challenge for myself and others. Next time I might actually give with a spirit of love, rather than guilt. Next time may I take a few moments to actually hear a man's story, ask his name, and give him an encouraging word as well.
Next time, may I say "Yes" to God.
