A lesson in listening for divine direction

I stopped at the store before going to a client’s house.  I placed my phone in my work bag as I was getting out of the car.  I locked my car with the key and put the key in my pocket.  I went to the bathroom, picked up the vegetables I needed, and checked out. On my way out of the store, I looked for my keys to get ready to unlock the car. I searched my uniform pockets and my outer coat pockets. I took everything out of my purse. I went outside to the car to see if I had missed getting them into my pocket, but still, no keys. I started to pray that God knows where the keys are, and if I would be calm, divine Mind would let me know where they were.

I asked salespeople if any keys had been turned in, and I retraced my steps from the bathroom to the produce area. While I was checking the bathroom stalls, the thought came that I should use the bathroom while I was there. But I thought instead I should call a locksmith and call my office to tell them I was locked out of my car. I knew I would have to wait for the locksmith to come, and I was very worried that even if the locksmith opened the door, without keys I would not be able to drive. I was in a town an hour away from home. Who could drive me to my client’s home? I needed to protect the privacy of my client.

With the salesperson's help, phone, and phone book, I was able to get a locksmith and to leave a message for my office. I did one more round of my route, pockets, and purse. I found myself in the bathroom yet again. The thought was I really should use the bathroom while I was waiting. As I sat down, I found my keys. I forgot that I had worn a uniform jacket under my overcoat, and the pockets had gotten pushed back to the sides, out of my reach. But if I had stopped to listen to that small voice while I searched the bathroom earlier, I would have quickly found the keys. With no calls to the locksmith or office, I would have been on time to work. I was grateful for the extra blessings, though. There was no service charge, the staff was very understanding, and I was able to make a full shift for my client.

-Star in Murfreesboro