As I fumbled for my parking ticket to pay in order to exit, I looked up to see that the parking attendant was wearing a blue long sleeve jacket and had a book laid open on the valet podium. Was that mathematics on the page?

Yes! I approached him and introduced myself. I told him I was on a quest and today I needed to talk to a stranger about their dream job.

Emmanuel was friendly with warm eyes that twinkled in the darkness. He gladly played along and shared that he is a Mechanical Engineer by training and degree. However, he recently immigrated to America and has to pass a certain test and gain references to secure a new job in his desired field.

I asked if I could pray for him. He asked do you read the Bible? I said yes. He said my name is Emmanuel like Jesus in the Bible. I said I know. He then gave me permission to pray.

We didn’t hold hands, we just looked at each other as we went before the Father on his behalf for favor and grace. I then shared Gods heart for him to succeed and be generous in leaving a legacy for future generations.

He thanked me for encouraging him and said he needed it with a wide toothy smile.

I asked Emmanuel are you a Christian? He said yes. I said well brother it was a pleasure to meet you and pray with you. Likewise, he responded.

We held hands and said our goodbyes.

One hello shifted the atmosphere and what could have been a mundane evening on the job turned into joy being released and the future looking brighter.

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