Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day in the small town of Kensington. Hundreds of people came out for the Kensington Day of the Book. There were close to two hundred authors spanning the gamut of fiction, non-fiction, fantasy to political discourse.
We began the day in prayer not knowing what the results would be for my four foot table space, mapped as 35A. I met authors and learned of their story. I watched as those around me engaged in small talk about their book. I watched as phones came out to accept a tap from the ubiquitous card that verifies your presence at the festival. I watched and waited for verification that space 35A would also be one that would connect with others.
The presence at the Day of the Book Festival…. bring words of fantasy, hope, entertainment, life changing transformation, or some meaningful way to connect with the soul of others.
Earlier in the week, there was a different event. Not outside in the sun of the day but the same mission of those that came out to offer hope, perseverance, and resilience. It was the Family and Trauma Institute conference. There were shared stories of healing, shared stories of perseverance, and shared stories of hope.
What does Zoe have to do with all of this? Zoe is not just a name, it is a way of living. It is living life to the fullest, finding happiness in the happening.
As I watched and waited to connect and open my phone to see the “tap” or “insert card”, there were moments of uncertainty. But I did not despair or become sad in the success happening around me. There was confidence in the prayer my husband and I began the day with together, standing on the ground of space 35A. Your will be done, Lord.
Within the last hour, my God showed up. Within the last minute, and seconds, my Lord showed up with his promise- Trust in me and your cup will be overflowing. The table was folded, the books were put away, then boom, sales came. The books came back out, the card reader flashed it’s four green lights and the phone instructed, “place the card horizontally”.
This morning, a song was in my head. It was resonating from a beautiful conversation with a wonderful lady on Saturday morning. One of those that keeps repeating until I play it out load. It is my song today- It’s Gonna Be a Good Day, no matter what they say.
What an awesome God we serve. Zoe is more than a name, it is living life to the fullest. It is finding happiness in the happening. It is resting in the joy and promises of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Always grateful,
Walking In Your Gifts 