I forgot the sign??

I need to tell a little backstory.

Last Saturday, I did the "ghetto" handout.  Now, I figure the most important thing is for God to keep me useful, which also means humble.  I specifically ask God for this every day, and especially, repeatedly, after the Handouts.

So, Sunday morning, "Bible Lady" couldn't find my husband's braille Bible for over 15 minutes.  :pound  That sure works on the humility!

Today, I got all the way to the handout.  I had my vest.  I had my hat.  I had the Bibles, and my tote bag.

As we approached the corner, I realized "I don't have the sign".  AGH.

I thought some bad words, repented, and then said "God, I know you are using this to build humility.  If it's Your will, please help me to have a good handout in spite of the lack of a sign!"

I think the worst part of the whole experience, Ron's "helpful" suggestions and demands I go "make a new sign".  I finally told him God was using this to build humility in me, and the God of the Universe could still bring recipients.

And he did.

I got the whole bus stop, waiting.  Everyone.  I told them what became my stock phrase: "HI, I'm doing a Free Bible Handout today.  I would love to give you a free Bible."  They all said OK.  Some of them were reading the tracts as they waited for the bus (I could see them as I worked).

I got a LOT more hostility.  The sign apparently provides a lot of protection.  A woman walking along waving Bibles and mouthing "Free!" is highly suspect.  A woman with a huge Free Bibles sign is entertaining.

I got a few people in nice cars, but quite a few of the people were coming out of the fried chicken place.  The chicken place has a special every Tuesday (2 for $1), and they are always packed.  I was happy to see my idea had worked.  Quite a few recipients had a box of chicken in their lap!

Since it was a nice day, a lot of people had windows down, so I could talk to them.  Most of the recipients were clearly very poor, driving decrepit vehicles, and very interested in Free Bibles.

Normally I do about 1 a minute, on an average handout.  Today, I moved 34 in 30 minutes.

So, like I told Ron, God still sent the recipients in spite of my "failure" to bring the sign.    He's the boss, after all.

I'm glad it worked out.

Please pray for the recipients.