You Never Know Who's Listening

Jodi, Lindsey, and I talk about a lot of different things while we're at the gym. Yesterday was no exception. In between Jodi becoming our personal trainer and us complaining, we got on the topic of tithing blessings. Lindsey had told us that she received a bit more money from a scholarship she was receiving to help pay for her next semester of school. Jodi made the comment "oh you must be paying your tithing." From there we each told a short story about our own tithing blessings.

Today in Relief Society we had a sister visiting our ward. We were talking about gratitude and the teacher asked if anyone would like to share an experience that related to whatever she was tallking about at the time. This sister shared an experience she had yesterday at the gym. She said she was working out by three girls when she heard one girl say "oh you must be paying your tithing." That must have sparked an interest because she continued to say she heard them each share a tithing story.


When I heard her say "three girls" I turned around and recognized her from the gym yesterday. She was the same girl who had asked Lindsey if she was using a floor mat and then laid down next to us to work out. My face was completely red as I realized her story was about us. I never thought I would be apart of someone's 'church' story.

I'm grateful that we were talking about something actually worthwhile instead of the normal meaningless nonsense we usually talk about. It made me realize that every little thing you do and say make a difference. I am an example to someone whether I know it or not. I need to make sure I do and say things that are appropriate. I would hate to be apart of someone else's 'church' story that isn't positive.

I am also grateful that I surround myself with such wonderful people that are examples to me.