Stranger Danger

Strangers impress me so often. 

Many times, it is through a stranger that I see a Divine Signature in my life. This almost makes them more special, because it is just a witness that my Heavenly Father knows exactly what I need, when I need it, and cares enough about me to prompt others to go out of their way in order to serve me. 

Whenever a random person makes my day, I just am reminded that I want to be that way; I want to be an instrument in God's hand and be worthy to receive promptings to help His children. This reminder in itself is a Divine Signature!

Recently, I was over at my friend's apartment down the road a bit. Around midnight, she walked me halfway home and then I continued on my way by myself. If you know me, you know I usually keep a rape whistle in my purse. Very prepared, I know. Suddenly, I noticed a car slowing down next to me...I instantly clutched my whistle, kept looking strait ahead, and walked faster. 
Then I heard the sweetest voice, probably a young woman somewhere in her 20's, say, "Excuse me!"  I turned and looked at her. She continued, "I know this is weird, and I promise I'm not a creeper, but do you want a ride home?" I replied cautiously, "Oh no, I'm fine! I'm just up the hill, and I have my rape whistle with me just in case." (Pulling it out as evidence while I'm talking. Usually people laugh at me for this, she didn't. But hey-you never know when it might come in handy!) 

She looked so concerned, and replied that she is easily paranoid, was paranoid for me, and if she was walking home alone, she would want a girl to offer her a ride. I could tell by her sweet voice and personality that she was genuinely trying to help, so I told her that would actually make me feel a lot better and thanked her for being kind and going out of her way to offer a stranger a ride. 

This may seem so insignificant, but it's not to me. It got me thinking, "What can I do, as weird as it may seem, to help another?" There are so many forms of service, so many opportunities all around us. It's amazing that we can listen to the Spirit and become an instrument in God's hand to help others receive a Divine Signature they may be needing.