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It has been an interesting day today! I walk for fitness; however, today was beyond fitness! I met a lovely Christian lady from South America yesterday while at the Salvation Army. She invited me to her house today. And Yes, of course I went.  And when I arrived, she wanted to walk to the Goodwill store, that according to her was down the street!

 The walk was through a beautiful neighborhood, and I was not sure where we were at after the first couple of turns. We made so many ins and outs, up and down streets, passed a Catholic school, passed two public schools, and cut through fields and yards. Yes WHEW WHEE! I know it took about an hour to get there.

 The walk; however, was truly a blessing to me and to her. As we walked, she shared her story of how she was going through some hard times and when she joined her church, her relationship with God, as we speak, has become fulfilled. Her life has become enriched, as well as an increase in knowledge of how ~ if we seek God for our needs he will provide! Who are you willing to go the extra mile with to be enriched through the blessings of God.

 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to the one who asks you, and don't turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:41-44 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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