CHANCE ENCOUNTER

My friend was just about to leave the women's restroom at a public facility. The door opened and an elderly woman entered, walking rather gingerly. Their eyes met and the woman said, "I know you." My friend did not recognize her. The woman said, "I know you from church." After exchanging names, they realized that they did indeed know each other, from church, from probably 20 years earlier in their lives. 

What a chance encounter. To meet in that location, on that date, at that time, could be nothing short of a meeting arranged by God. 

Yet, we are all children of God, all connected, and all know each other because of our relationship with our Creator. Maybe we no longer recognize each other, or perhaps we never physically met, but our relationship is assured nonetheless. 

My friend recently learned that this woman passed from this life. Our eternal relationship, however, ensures that because of our connectedness, they will have a chance encounter again. 

Loving God, remind us always that our meetings with others are thoughtfully and wonderfully arranged by You, both now and forever. Amen. 

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