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TITLE: Small Acts, Big Differences | Previous Challenge Entry
By Jennifer Liang
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“It’s true. The numbers are not lying. That is your bank balance. If you want I can put a hold on the funds while we check what is going on.”
“Yes, please do. I don’t want to be spending money that is not mine. Thank you” I replied to the generous offer.
“I will ask the teller who processed the transaction. Just hold on a moment.” With that she disappeared only to reappear a few moments later with the answer to my unusual inquiry.
“Yes. The teller said that a woman stopped by earlier today and was talking about you going to China.”
“So, that is what I am supposed to use this money for? Thank you God for your provision.”
Ten days later I was on my way to China for a student trip. While there I fell in love with the culture, food, and people and felt my calling. Returning home I tailored the rest of my university education to learn as much as I could about the fascinating country (including the language) and found a job teaching English right after graduation. I spent more than five wonderful years there in two different cities and had many wonderful experiences. I even met and married a Chinese doctor! So, you can say that China is in my blood or at least it is literally in my children’s blood.
Too many times I find excuses for not following the gentle nudge asking me to bless someone and I am the one that misses out. When I fail, I try to remind myself of my mentor and the small act of obedience she made that made a big difference in my life. It changed my course! Why do I sometimes choose to walk away? I can choose either way and the results are always better when I follow.
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