I don’t drive so I ride the city bus a lot. I’m always meeting new people at bus stops or on the bus. Usually we just make small talk—the weather, how our downtown is changing or the bus being late.
But sometimes people have something bigger on their mind. That’s when I make an extra effort to be present and listen. People tell me about problems with their children, their health, their finances. It’s amazing what a stranger will confide!
Back home in the evening, I reflect on the conversations and pray for each person I talked to on my bus route. I hope these prayers make their burdens a little bit lighter.
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