We decided to take a day trip to escape the heat and ended up a playground by the beach. While our youngest played, we relaxed and enjoyed watching the people around us. One of them was a very fit mother of three young girls, helping her girls on the playground equipment and doing pull ups on the monkey bars in between. It was fun to watch.

After a long while, the mother was preparing to leave (she had a bicycle and bike trailer) near the bench seat where we were relaxing. We engaged in conversation with her. She mentioned the word “blessed” which gave us the perfect opportunity to bring up the subject of God. Only about 15 minutes later, we were all sitting on the grass adjacent to the playground, laying hands on the mother (Dana), praying for her to receive the Holy Spirit. With some encouragement, she was filled with the Spirit, speaking in tongues as proof.

It all happened so naturally – proof of the hand of God upon the situation – and upon our entire day to cause us to be at the very spot where He wanted us to be! It was a great day!