This is just such an awesome post by Mercy Alarid of Passion Church in Albuquerque, so loving and encouraging! Thank you Mercy for allowing us to post this!
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Went to the store this morning and as I checked out, the clerk asked if I was collecting stamps for pots and pans. I would, but by the time the contest takes place, I know I will have lost most of them, so I don’t. As usual, I asked the person behind me if he collected stamps and he said he did. He struck me as a kind man and reminded me of my dad. I asked for my stamps and gave them to him. He said thank you several times and I left smiling.
It turned out we were parked right next to each other, so he said, “Thanks again for those stamps.” I said “you’re very welcome,” as I proceeded to get into my car. Before I could close my door, he paid me the kindest compliment. As sweetly and respectfully as he could express himself, he said, “You are such a pretty girl. You are such a pretty girl.”
There was no flirting on his part, no advances made, no malice in his comments; Just a kind compliment. I smiled and thoughtfully said, “Thank You sir,” as I closed my door.
Grocery shopping had just turned into an exchange of gifts… I gave him stamps. He gave me joy. I got the best end of the deal so now I want to pay it forward.
What will you give today? What will you receive?