perfect strangers ---

We've mentioned a lot about our commutes to and from work - on the subway or on the bus - here in our blogs - and i have yet another story to share.

For the past nine months, I have been making the same commute every week - Monday thru Friday - I take the 6 up transfer to the 7 and then take the 1 up to Lincoln Center where I work. For many of you who commute daily, you may have a daily routine, probably down to the minute, of walking out your door and entering your subway station. You may know exactly where to stand and know where the subway car doors will be, and exactly where they will drop you off so that your transfers are that much easier. That's how it is with me. I like to save time and walking energy to the fullest - especially in the morning and in heels.

But how ironic is it, that for the past five months, I've realized and noticed this one girl, is on the same subway car with me every day? I noticed her - in her same ponytail, same glasses, same seat and same posture always reading a book. I later realized as i sat closer and closer to her, she was reading the Bible. So, one day, I started talking to her. She's korean and goes to church and does her daily QTs on the subway - and we shared our stories. I continue to see her from time to time when i'm on time. We glance each others way, and smile - we are nothing but strangers - that share the same love of Christ. To me, it's amazing.

Debora Suk, Mustard Seed Ministry, Small Group Leader, Praise Team