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You just never know who you’re going to meet!

This evening I had a lady turn up at my doorstep. She was wanting a resume typed. I felt annoyed - I had no idea who she was and her English wasn’t very clear. She explained that someone called Claire had given her my address and told her I’d do the resume for her - and all for $5.00! I felt even more annoyed. I didn’t know who Claire was and couldn’t remember her but telling this lady she could just rock up at my doorstep, unannounced and then giving a rate that was totally inaccurate certainly didn’t endear her to me.

I explained to the lady that normally people ring for an appointment and that what she was asking for meant I needed to retype her whole resume and then add the extras - I couldn’t just add the paper to the printer and fit in what she wanted. I gave her the price and asked her when she needed it. 10am tomorrow morning she has an interview in the city so that means she needs to get here early to pick it up. Great! That means I have to do the job tonight. I guess she could tell I wasn’t overly happy and was apologetic. I calmed down and told her it wasn’t her fault - she’d been given incorrect information. I told her I’d get the job done tonight and she needs to be back here at 8am to pick the work up. I gave her my business card and ushered her towards the front door.

She turned over my card and on the back, under the list of services, is a fish symbol. She stopped in her tracks, her face lit up and she announced ‘you’re born again!’ Her face was just one big massive smile. Turns out she’s a Christian, working in an hospital environment and not able to get to the one church on a regular basis. But she’s loved Jesus for the past 14 years. She asked about my church, where it was, how often it met.

Tomorrow morning when she comes back, I’ll give her one of our card invites to our Carols presentation the week after next.

I felt guilty after she left - I shouldn’t have responded the way I did initially but I did feel rather put out. I don’t mind the work - I just like to know someone is coming to my home as I don’t freely give out my address. And yet, God was using this opportunity to help connect this woman to a home (church) of believers - as I believe that’s what was actually occuring. I’m sure I’ll see her at my church very soon. Very Happy.  KMT