The eyes of Jesus

Ashley was supposed to babysit yesterday for the neigbors, but to stay positive....disappointments, frustrations...are always going to be a part of life on planet earth. Yes, people can be rude, forgetful, and forget to call you and tell you that plans have changed..but, what can you do? We decided to go to Epcot, since we had a paid day left that needed to be used, so we started out for Epcot. I realized I was out of gas, so I stopped at the gas station and pumped 7.00 worth of gas, and the pump shut off. I was told the pump was now out of order...and to pull to another pump. ARGG! I had to drive to another pump and start again. I really do try to walk in the peace of Jesus, but...I will tell you...I do have those human reponses. So, while I am "stewing" about having to start at another pump.....Ashley notices a young man, probably early 20's, sitting at a pump next to us. His windows were rolled down, babyseat in the back (no baby), counting his change so he could get some gas. The car was an older car...it was a moment when you realize there are people out there who are having problems worse than yours. Ashley brought it to my attention, and we helped him. I don't tell you this to "toot our own horns"...only to say that we both were reminded that frustration of plans is-in many ways-the LORD's way of helping another. Had Ashley been babysitting, we would not have been at the pump. Had the first pump not shut off, we would not have been at the pump beside this fellow who clearly needed help. Does God see? Oh, yes! "HIS eye is on the sparrow...and I know...He watches me! Matthew 6. "My daughter noticed you might need some help...actually Jesus noticed you might need some help...we would like to give you some gas money." His eyes lit up..."Thank you...I was just trying to count this change." "Jesus loves you, and cares...this money is from Him." This experience spoke to Ashley and me. We drove in silence for awhile..thanking God for the opportunity to help someone. What a good feeling it is to help someone in need...thank you, God for teaching us that frustrations are all in YOUR hands for your purposes and YOUR will. May we walk with our eyes wide open...may we have the eyes of the LORD everywhere we go! And when we encounter frustrations or change, I hope we will remember to look around for what the LORD is going to do next!