I was in line at the gas station to get some fuel, just minding my own business. A young woman was in front of me, and she seemed to be taking a long time. I overheard the cashier tell her that both of her cards were declined. She asked, “Is something wrong with your machine?” Then she turned to walk away, and I happened to be smiling. She looked at me and said, “Why are you smiling?” I told her, “Watch your language; I always smile, and you should too.”
I then asked the cashier, “What pump number is she on?” He said, “Pump number two, why?” I told him, “Can I put $20 on pump two for her?” He said, “Are you serious? She was very rude to you.” Another man behind me spoke up and said, “Go ahead and fill it up—we’ll split the cost.”
When we went outside to tell her about the gas, the young woman broke down in tears and apologized over and over. She went to her truck and showed us her new hire paperwork. She was starting a job on Monday and just needed gas to get through the week until her first paycheck.
Lord, thank you for reminding me why I should always keep a smile on my face. This shows that we never truly know what someone is going through, and that we all have a purpose on this earth.