Not by might, nor by power but by the Spirit of the Lord

God works in unusual ways sometimes to answer
our prayers. About a week ago I was enjoying a
women's fellowship at Cracker Barrel Restaurant.
All of a sudden one dear lady spoke up and said,
" We haven't heard from you, Jean, What do you
have to say?" All I could say was...." I can't
think of anything to say". I thought to myself
what if the time comes that I am tested to deny
Jesus? Would I be able to open my mouth and
speak for Him?
The next day my husband and I were eating lunch at
Whataburger. I went to the restroom to comb my
hair and as I looked in the mirror I noticed a
scowl on my face. I prayed, "Oh, Lord Jesus,
I don't want others to see a sullen expession
on my face. I wantthem to see the love of Jesus
through me. I want to see others through your
compassionate eyes."

Then I sat down with my husband to wait for our
order. I noticed a certain waitress...her face
looked so weary and sad. It was like I felt her
sadness. All of a sudden she walked over to our
table and said to me, "Do you ever talk?" I
responded, " I don't always talk alot but I like
to talk about Jesus". I went on to tell her what
Jesus means to me and found out that she also
knew Him.

Leaving the restaurant that day, I felt a new joy
knowing that when I truly depend upon the Holy
Spirit He not only gives me words to say but He
puts compassion in my heart.