Saturday, August 25, 2012

A Compass

If you go through all of my facebook pictures, you will notice that I wear a necklace that has the face of a compass...it was a gift from my "big brother" david, about five years ago.  I wear it almost constantly, and there is a wonderful story behind it.  When it was given to me, I was told that it represents God's direction in your life.  Like true North, God is the magnetic force that you should choose to allow to guide your path. 

Well today I had an older man ask me about it...the conversation went a little something like this:
"Is that a compass you're wearing?"
"Yes" (as i hold it out for inspection)
"That is so intriguing.  I have a degree in geography, so things like that catch my eye.  It's beautiful"

I thanked him and then proceeded to tell him where it came from and the meaning behind it.  He chuckled a bit, and then looked me straight in the eye and said, "You know, when people ask me if they can get me something, or if I need anything, I often reply that I need direction in my life." He chuckled again, and I couldn't help but think, that maybe someone had already planted a seed, and maybe, just maybe, it was my turn to water it. 

Its kinda neat, meeting all the people God has put along my path.

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