What does R.A.O.K. stand for? Random Act of Kindness, silly! And, yes, I already performed my first one. It happened on Christmas Day. And I say "happened" because I didn't plan to do it ahead of time. Some R.A.O.K.'s will be that way--not planned in advance, but instead simply falling right into your lap. And . . . it was fun!
After celebrating Christmas with my side of the family we needed to stop for a gallon of milk on the way home. We stopped at a CVS Pharmacy. I ran in, grabbed a jug of milk, and walked up to the check-out counter. I got in line behind one lady and waited. While waiting I overheard part of the conversation going on between the lady in front of me and the cashier. I heard the lady in front of me say, "Well, happy birthday!"
I immediately thought, "I wish I knew what the cashier's favorite candy bar was."
And then the lady in front of me threw two Caramello bars on the counter, and I heard the cashier say, "I love those!" Hm. God threw this opportunity right into my lap. I now knew what kind of candy bar she liked!
I put my jug of milk on the counter, grabbed a Caramello bar and put that on the counter as well. I paid for my purchases, handed the Caramello bar to the cashier and said, "Happy Birthday! This is for you."
Her face lit up, and she said, "You just made my day!"
And that made me feel happy.
I pray that I can remain alert for more opportunities like this one. It sure was fun! And even though the gospel message wasn't shared, I hope she felt God's love through me.
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