“Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God’s world by mistake” (AA 417).

I am reminded of this again today. I don’t go to church. I avoid religious people and situations like the plague. I believe in a Higher Power and I am still learning who He is. However, I still really struggle with my old concepts and beliefs.

My company is making some big changes. They let my sales rep go Tuesday. He was told they are dissolving my territory. So this morning I was in fear, doubt, and uncertainty. I went to get my wife some gas.

While I was standing at the pump thinking and worrying a little old lady walks up. She looked at me in a kind and gentle manner and said “Life can be uncertain and sometimes feel hopeless. I wanted to give you some hope. Inside this pamphlet are some verses that can give you hope.” Then she shuffled away got in her van with her husband and drove off.

I felt peace almost instantly. I noticed of the 10 people milling around getting gas I was the only person she talked to or gave the pamphlet too. Normally I would be pissed. What do I look like? Do I look like I need your religion?

Instead this morning I am glad she reminded me of the fact that God is everything or he is nothing. Nothing happens in His world by mistake. It was no mistake this lady picked me out to hand me a pamphlet filled with hope.