Can He Really Use a Dental Hygienist?

I had such a neat experience yesterday! As I was walking into my dental office I prayed to God to help me serve Him today! I asked to help me encourage my patients and give someone hope. Well... I looked at my patients scheduled for the day and noticed one of my favorite patients was coming in. I remembered how 6 months ago I shared some things that I later regretted. I told her how I was struggling in my marriage. I was kind of dreading seeing her yesterday since I was a little embarrassed for sharing too much with her. It gets a bit awkward when my patients sit there while I clean their teeth. We have to do a little small talk because the quietness is just too weird. I used to be a shy girl, but over the years I've had to come out of my comfort zone. Don't get me wrong... I LOVE my job and most of my patients are such a joy to see and we have developed some great relationships! Anyway... this particular patient is very friendly and we quickly began to catch up on what has gone on in the past 6 months. I told her how much better things have been since her last visit. She asked me what changed? I told her that I couldn't explain it, but I feel so much better. WE HAD NEVER talked about God or about being a christian or anything and I've known her for several years! Anyway... she pressed it and really wanted to know what worked. I finally had to tell her that I went to a Beth Moore conference. I asked her if she had heard of her and she said that her friends had tried to get her to go and see her and a Women of Faith conference. Before we knew it we were in a deep spiritual conversation. I explained to her how Beth had people stand up if they were in a desperate season of their life. I had stood up with my girlfriend who I had taken to the conference. She had just been diagonosed with a malignant tumor in her thyroid. I stood up with her to support her. It was almost immediately when God said to me, "Yeah, right! When you signed up for this conference you had one foot out the door on your marriage!" So... after that God has done huge things in my life! I told her about Beth's books and bible studies and I offered her some of my praise and worship music. I know she could see the excitement in my eyes! I am very excited about what God can do in her life, too! By the end of her appointment we both agreed that it was no accident that she was in my chair! So... long story short, He really can use this dental hygienist! HE answered my prayer!!! By the way... I did have enough time to clean her teeth!!

I just love where God has me planted!