“Do You Qualify?”

I had to smile at the delicate and kind way the cashier said, “Ma’am, do you qualify for the discount?”   It took me a moment to figure out exactly what she was trying to say... but I got it!  Translation:  “Hey Lady, you look old enough for today’s discount... but I’ve gotta ask, just to make sure!”

I smiled as I asked her:  “How old do I HAVE to be to qualify?”  She told me the magic age and I let out a big *WHOOP-WHOOP* as I realized that not only do I qualify ... I’m three years PAST discount age at this particular “establishment.” 

As I was driving home the words... “Do you qualify?”  kept rolling around in my head...  I’m thankful that God has never asked me what my qualifications are before allowing me to follow and serve Him.  I’m thankful that He’s never asked me if I'm qualified before putting someone in my path that needs encouragement or to reach out to during the course of my day. 

Nope! “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”  For THIS ... (and my discount) I am thankful.

Yes, I QUALIFY!!!  And so do you.