In His time, in His way

It always amazes me how patient the Lord is with us. He is ready and waiting to use me~ in His time, in His way.
His time : End of a long, hard, tiring day.
His way: I'm at a thrift store with two of my girls and just wanting to check out and get home...the lady behind the counter begins to share how tired she is, how many hours she works, just so she can keep her two boys with her. Etc. and then before I can even think to formulate anything to say- I'm talking. Or maybe I should say, the Lord just wanted to use my mouth... Anyways, out comes, " Wow, you must be tired, I have ten children and something I have learned is that I need Jesus. I need Him every moment, and He is so faithful to help me. We just have to cry out to Him." She leaned across the counter and whispered "How many children?" I just smiled and whispered/mumbled back "Ten" ( that little fact can be so distracting to folks)
Her countenance was so open, and I was so grateful to the Lord for that precious moment. I pray that the Lord brings this eternal soul to Himself in salvation.
We never know when the Lord will want to use us. Be instant in season, out of season. 2 Tim.4:2
May we be ready, not for the "right time"- but for His time!