I was hanging out with my boys last night at the Oildale Sonic eating Subway sandwiches while we waited for our half-priced shakes. Yes that’s right I said “Subway” sandwiches, we think that’s a healthier choice but the Sonic shakes were just a treat.

My boys removed their ball-caps as usual before we prayed a short blessing over our food and then I made a quick whisper about the cigarette smoke that we were having to endure from one of the inconsiderate patrons just because we chose to sit and dine outside at the Sonic.

Minutes later our car-hop waitress showed up at our table with our shakes and then it happened. The long-haired, smoker gentleman put his cigarette out and approached us and said, “Please allow me to take care of that bill for your shakes.” Needless to say I was a bit caught off guard by this gesture so I paused for a second.

He then said, “I feel like God told me to come over and do this for you and your boys after I saw you praying.” I then said, “Well, thank you Lord! I appreciate your kind gesture. I’m not used to being on the receiving end of such gestures, but I do know how to accept them with gratitude when they occur. What’s your name?” “David” he said. “You mean as in ‘The Giant Slayer’?” I asked. “Well, something like that I guess.” He said with a smile.

We expressed our gratitude for the kind gesture and then we exchanged a few minutes of laughter followed by a few more niceties and then wished each other a great day and he went on his way.

Me and my boys spent the next few minutes talking about our experience of being RAK’d (Random-Act-of-Kindness) by David the Giant Slayer. Then I realized that this was the perfect opportunity for me to express to them that it’s not only important to engage in these types of random acts of kindness, but it’s also just as important to be comfortable with receiving them from others who are trying to be a blessing to us. We finished enjoying our smoke-free meal and shakes and topped off our night with a pretty special memory. I think they got the message. 🙂

Please don’t you miss the message today. Leverage this week to RAK a total stranger if you see the opportunity. This is definitely a great week to Make someone else’s day GREAT!

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