ali's Corner. [Angels]

God was at starbucks tonight.

i was at the local coffee shop
writing in my journal just like i do
late every sunday night.
i was completely and fully committed
to God and I had been for a while.
But now it was time to listen to him
and to see His will and His plan
clearly set before me.
When someone does this, it's
only normal for the devil to see this
and because of his jealous ways,
he tries to destory you.
All weekend i started to see the negative
in my life.
My faith was being tested and
I felt very disconnected from God.
I started writing to him.
This entry was far more in disarray
than the last.

I looked up from my pen
that was flowing freely on the page.
I heard a familiar voice across the room.
It was my english teacher from
my sophomore year of high school.
He was my favorite teacher.
Probably the smartest man i'd ever met.
He always had an ora about him.
Genuine and considerate.
He got up to leave.
But happend to look up at me.
I gave him a wave, thinking,
maybe he'll come over and I can
reintroduce myself to him.
But the way he nodded his head
and said "Hey Ali..."
Made me realize that he knew
exactly who I was.
He sat down and asked me what was new.
I made casual conversation.
Told him about work, my hobbies.
He told me that he didn't teach anymore at the
high school. He was now a full-time youth pastor
at his church in Castleton.
Then he asked what I was writing.
I told him it was my journal.
I came here often and wrote to God.
His eyes lit up.
He asked if I'd mind sharing what was on my mind.
I didn't hold back.
I told him everything.
And you know what he did?
He listened. In a different way then i'm
used to people listening to me.
He made constant eye contact.
His eyebrows said concern the way
they slanted and met at the center
of his forehead. His eyes were soft.
This conversation was genuine.
Then, he prayed for me.
Right there.
At starbucks.
I had wondered if he was a Christian
back in high school. But now,
I knew.
I told him thank you.
That he was exactly what I needed.
"Oh Yes, and Merry Christmas, Mr Beeson"
as he walked out the door.


God sent an angel for me tonight.
It was exactly what I needed.
After that, I took a long drive.
I let him speak to me.
I drove by our old house.
So
Many
Memories.
My faith has been lifted
along with my mood and motivation.
Angels exist.
and I say that with every ounce of truth in me.