The Prodigal Daughter Returns

"Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy." Psalm 82: 3 ---- When I got on the tube, there were no available seats as the entire carriage was full of tourists.  I noticed this elderly man standing. I could sense he was uncomfortable.  On our public transport, there are always seats designated for the elderly, the disabled, parents with kids, and those who need a seat for other reasons. I walked down the carriage and spoke to the elderly man, I asked if he wanted to sit down as there was a priority seat he could have. He wanted to sit down. I went over to the tourists and pointed to the sign above one seat and asked him to give up for the eldely man as he had priority. One man gave up his seat and apologised to the elderly man, as he obviously didn't know how the system worked. The elderly man, who sounded American, thanked me. Before I got off, he waved goodbye to me. I was thinking if I hadn't spoken up for that elderly man, he would have...

 "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”  1 Peter 4: 7-8 ---- At the museum I  have been working at, a few colleagues have been complaining about another member who is not pulling his weight. Although I know my colleagues are right, for some strange reason, this young man is bringing out the Mother Hen in me; and all I want to do is protect him. I also know he hasn't been well so I feel a lot of compassion towards him. Love covers a multitude of sins. 

At the bus stop, I noticed this woman using a vape. I thought how interesting it is that people give up cigarettes and replace them with vapes. At least she was considerate and didn't vape around me. As a staunch antismoker, I can't stand any form of smoking around me.  When the bus I was waiting for arrived, I went upstairs and sat rightt in front. A few seconds later, my vaping friend came and sat beside me. During the journey, my friend started coughing. I thought maybe it's because of all that vaping she does. I silently blessed her. When a seat became available on the other side, I expected her to move, but she stayed put. As she kept coughing  I felt compassion for her and touched her arm in sympathy. "Aww, poor you!" I said. She smiled, typed something on her phone and showed me. The translator read that she had a cold. "I hope you feel better," I said. Before she got off, she said thank you! Thank you, Lord, for showing me how to love my vaping n...