Week early, I invited a few friends for
A meal at my house after church on
Christmas Day.
Alas!
At almost the last minute a couple
Needed to decline.
Plan B.
Perhaps I could find someone to
Take their place.
I made several calls, but the replies were,
"Thanks, but I already have plans."
And so I set my table for three and
Headed to church.
As I was waiting for the service to
Begin, a gal scooted into the pew
Beside me.
I knew she was single, and as we worshiped
The idea began to germinate.
After the last carol and prayer I
Asked her, "Do you have plans for the day?"
"No."
"Good. You're coming with me."
Once back home I quickly added another
Plate to the table.
The four of us ate heartily.
We shared stories,
Laughter,
Joys, and
Struggles.
We connected.
And as I returned her to her
Little apartment and headed back home,
I smiled on both the outside and the inside.
It was clear to me that my Plan B had been
God's Plan A all along.