There I was, about to hop on the bus, when I noticed a few folks casually skipping the fare by not tapping their Opus cards. Temptation struck. Yes, I had a moment of weakness ~ shame.
But just as I was about to go for it, something held me back.
01The Bus Moment
“If I can't be trusted with small things, how could I be trusted with more?”
~ Luke 6:10
God, surely that's you?
It stuck with me ~ so I decided to skip the bus entirely and ponder my life choices. At the corner, I couldn't help but think about my recent ER visit. Because nothing says “deep reflection” like a hefty medical bill.
02The ER Visit
For context ~ I accidentally sliced my hand on a broken mirror, which landed me in the hospital. $1,800 just to walk through the door, not even counting the doctor's fee. Kaching.
Thankfully, the lovely Jewish doctor didn't charge me for the stitches ~ a little divine favour there. Bless her.
After such a lucky break ~ I was about to skip paying a $3.75 bus ride? Utter disgrace.
To top it off, a concerned man who saw me rushing to the bus said:
“Honey, never rush to a bus or train ~ I saw one do that in Chicago, and it was the last ride she ever had. The train crushed her.”
He had no idea of my initial agenda ~ but warning signs are warning signs. If it isn't divine intervention, I don't know what it is.
03Moral of the Story
1. Life is a test ~ your integrity is everything.
Cut corners or take shortcuts ~ the universe will have a funny way of collecting its dues. Spoiler: it often comes with interest. It may not be in cash, but it could be in time, mental space, or that nagging guilt. Stick to the truth and what is right ~ it's more efficient.
2. God speaks through people and situations.
Reflect on these moments. You'll find lessons you might miss otherwise. I wouldn't have connected these dots if I hadn't written them down. They weren't kidding when they said “the cycle repeats.”
Write it down. Learn from it. Act on it.
When you're honest and reflective, life's lessons stick better ~ and you might just save yourself from a few more unexpected shenanigans.
Have a fantastique Sunday.
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