You ever just be CHILLIN in your frustration, and pull up to a RED light, look over and see a homeless person and then hear God whisper in your ear, give her your hat," and without thinking your body begins to move, words come out of your mouth, and a hat goes FLYING out your windows?

Twice.

I've had that experience twice.

Twice God has made me give up something dear and personal to a complete stranger as an act of love. He does it so fast.... like... SO FAST, that I dont even have a chance to 2nd guess it.I am blessed that aftwr a long and frustrating workday, my heart still ends it with warmth, a little confusion, and faith that God's working in my life.

Every day, I struggle with purpose, and fighting hate, judgment and resentment from the world. I try to be graceful, but sometimes my human side gets the best of me.Today was one of those days, and while I drove home "in a mood," I asked him what other options there were for me tonight, because the liquor store sounded just perfect, even though I dont drink.He told me to drive past and head home and spend time with my son instead.But, he went one further and I got to spend time with all of my kids, and show them a random (im sure they think im crazy) act of kindness to a perfect stranger.

I saw this woman months ago. I pulled up to a stop light while she stood there next to my truck with her sign.My windows was down, my music was playing and I was wearing sun glasses, so it was easy to ignore her.She walked up to my window and told me how much she loves my hat. I thanked her, gave her a "support bracelet" and was on my way.Today, while driving back home with the kids, she walked right in front of my truck at the light to cross to the center divide. She looked right at me, and words began pouring out of my mouth, and my hands had somehow already started undoing my hair from my hat before I had finished speaking.I demanded a hug from her in exchange for the hat, let her know Jesus loves her, and the light turned green.It was all over in an instant, and my son was frantically reminding me that the light had changed.

See, I had no clue what was going on, but God did.Im always trying to tell myself that things of this world dont matter, its what comes after, and that our time here should be spent bringing others into the light.We can't do that if our hearts are cold and full of anger, hatred, resentment judgment or unforgiveness.We bring them into the light by showing love to a stranger, Grace to someone who frustrates, forgiveness of wrong doers, and check our judgment at the door.This world doesn't start to heal until we stop returning hate with hate.

I won't push my beliefs on you, and I wont throw Bible verses at you, but THIS is how I know God is real and Jesus Christ lives inside me.It's not a bad time in life to try and get to know him.and(I blocked out her face for her privacy, but her smile will light up the sky in the darkeness)Man....that was my favorite hat too, but it was worth it just to see that smile.