Making Out with a Sandwich and other Holy Spirit Led Adventures

A fellow flight attendant, we’ll call her Holly, and I were on a 3 day trip.  She was one of those fun flight attendants: not a control freak, or mental case and very chill (God love us…it takes a special kind of person to be a flight attendant;)   Her enthusiasm for life and adventure were contagious.  (see my blog on LA.  I had a blast with this chick) 

We were staying at a hotel in the hood and weren’t really interested in hanging outside at the liquor store or buying new tires at the tire store across the street so we ubered it out to downtown Boston.  We were planning on walking the Freedom Trail throughout the city.  The “trail” is marked by a red brick line that runs down the middle of the sidewalk.  If you follow the “red brick road” you can see the lions and tigers or bears.  JK you get to see the great history of Boston…Paul Revere “The British are coming” type stuff.  My fellow flight attendant was a Brit so I wasn’t sure if she was a Paul Revere fan or if she thought he was a “Benedict Arnold” - HA  Come to find out Holly had no clue who Paul Revere even was!

We were dropped off in the middle of the city and were told the red brick road was “close.”  I held my hotel provided map and flipped it around this way and that.  I studied it nodding and hmmmming but not really knowing what I was doing.  See, I am GEOGRAPHICALLY CHALLENGED.   One time, I told everyone I was going to Sweden when I was actually going to Switzerland.  It’s pretty bad. They don’t call me Wrong Way Weiss for nothing ;)   Turns out Holly is directionally impaired as well. #wemadeagreatpair We were trying to find that darn red brick line down the sidewalk that everyone we asked said “Right around the corner. Can’t miss it. It’s red” in their cool but snarky Bostonian accents. 

Instead of red bricks, we found ourselves in some wharf on the water.  I was like “Woah, is Boston on the ocean.  I still don’t know the answer to that question. “This doesn’t look right, does it?”  I said to Holly with the map upside down ;)  Holly said, “Why don’t we let our spirits lead us.”  I made up something about trying to get better at reading maps so I kept the map out like a safety blanket but I was pretty pumped about going with the Holy Spirit flow.  SO MANY DIVINE APPOINTMENTS happened on our few hours there in Boston.  #trusttheSpiritwithinyou

Holy Spirit Food Finders

First, and most importantly, my divine appointment with this breakfast sandwich.  JK but seriously it was awesome and God knows FOOD is my love language.  I was starving and I made out with that sandwich. See it’s already got a bite out of it.  I couldn’t wait to take the picture.  #Christiansarentsupposedtosaythingslikethat #2015longesthashtagawardwinner

Credit Cards

Next, we’re walking down the street and Holly leans over and picks something up off the ground, “I found a credit card.”  Upon further inspection, it was a doctor’s credit card from the UK (that’s basically Great Britain for those of you who don’t know. I didn’t know that until she told me.  I wasn’t kidding about the geographically challenged thing)  Anway, what are the odds of a credit card from the UK being under my British friend’s feet in Boston?  Holly was able to call and leave his assistant a message so he wouldn’t worry while “on holiday” (that’s how the Brits say it) Who knew the Holy Spirit would help a brother or Brit out with his lost credit card?

San Diego (and more food)

We went with our gut (and ate with it) all over that city and we were both usually in sync with the direction we felt led to go. We did locate the elusive red brick road and saw some cool sights.  We were too cheap (saving our $ for food) to actually go into Paul Revere’s House or the Old North church (a lot of the BOSTON Tea Party attendees were members).  It’s the same church where the term “One if by land, two if by sea” was introduced to warn if the British were coming.  One or two lanterns would be carried to the steeple to send the message.  The Holy Spirit is like that in our hearts.  We understand the Holy Spirit’s leading, even if He never says a word, His fire is burning in our hearts.  When we let our Spirits lead, we become aware of the direction He is sending us. We ended up at a local Bostom favorite.  They had just a handful of choices on their menu but the line was out the door and down the block so we HAD to try it.  The food was actually just okay but the divine appointment while waiting in line was splendid.  A dad and his son were in front of us.  They grew up in Boston and were back for a visit but now lived in San Diego.  Holly’s husband was currently IN SAN DIEGO because they were considering moving there.  He was able to give her a lot of details on where to live and where NOT to live based on what they were looking for.   She was being given direction through this divine appointment on her “next move” and what a sweet confirmation that San Diego was where she was being led!

Talking to a Queen

Next on the Holy Spirit’s hit list:  I met a young woman named Maria who was the barista at a coffee shop that Holly and I both felt led to go into.  She was wearing purple and I felt like God said she was royalty like Queen Esther so I told her.  I asked her where she was from and she, in turn, asked me.  She said her friend went to Christ for the Nations in Dallas.  I heard myself saying, “You’ll be there next year!” Wait, where did that come from? Who am I to make that kind of statement and what do I know?  She said, “My friend keeps asking and I want to but my husband isn’t on board.”  I felt like God said that He would take care of that and she wouldn’t have to say a thing!  It was so cool.  I felt God’s boldness in me to make such a statement and deliver this important marriage to give Maria the desires of her heart.

Maria read the blog I wrote and responded to me:  "After we had that brief conversation, I called my husband, I told him what happened. My heart felt so light. 

To make the story short; my pastor had asked me to translate the service. I told him I wasn't ready for that mission. I asked him to give me time to fast and ask God's guidance if that is what He wants from me. And when you compared me with #QueenEster, it came down to me that she (Queen Ester) worked to save her people... with me translating the service the Word of God will be preached to my people and save the lost ones (I believe). And, If God gave me the wisdom to speak 5 languages, its because He has plan with me.

You and I Spoke Friday and Sunday I approached my pastor and told him: "I think I'm ready!!" May the Holy Spirit guide you ALWAYS.

God was using her to deliver her people like Esther! What a sweet confirmation.

You may think “Well, goodie for Jennifer because that stuff never happens for me" but it CAN, if you will throw away what you THINK you know about God and ASK Him at every juncture and turning point what He is saying and doing. Things start to make sense in our life when we begin asking God for directions. Many of us like to know what’s coming so we can avoid pain or making a mistake but the beauty and miracles come when you let go.  Don’t fear.   Your Spirit is reading the map and, if you will let it, it will lead you and guide you into an amazing life and he will surprise you with His love every step of the way.  

Take a moment to ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into these divine appointments for whatever you need today.  Maybe it’s provision, maybe you need a little kiss from God, or maybe you need direction for a decision or maybe your heart is hurting and you need to be comforted?  Ask Him and then relinquish control to the Holy Spirit and do WHATEVER pops into your head!  #dontthinktoomuchaboutit #letgo #trust #Hewillanswer #somehow #someway