Last evening I returned home after a nice visit to our youngest daughter who lives in Stokke. She had some days free from work. She is getting married in July and we had many plans to make and decisions to make. We had a good time together and I also met her coming bridegroom, when he visited  after finishing work.

But what I want to tell about is what happened on my travel to Stokke. I decided to go by train and was able to get a very reasonable price. I entered the train Thursday morning and I had a great expectation since me and my good friend and prayer partner, Annlaug, had been praying for Gods guidance on the journey.

Everybody that entered the carriage had got a reserved seat near the window, the same did I. Only a couple and two friends were sitting next to each other. But then a Chinese lady had got the seat next to me. I said hello to her and said a few words in Norwegian, but then she said, English? So we continued to communicate in English. She was very interested to talk with me. She was a student, 25 years, had taken master degree, studying in Germany. This was a tourist trip to Norway and she was on the train going to Myrdal, continuing to Flåm.

We had a very interesting time together. She asked a lot of questions, good questions of different kind. I was also able to share the good news about the Salvation of Jesus Christ and she was open and listened. She asked about my goals, about raising children, about priorities and work. She asked about friendship and many more things. I pointed out the window and explained about the places, but she said I prefer to listen to you! In fact that distance held many tunnels as well, nothing to see. She got my email and post address. I also gave her a card with a wonderful word from the Bible.

The time went so fast and when she left we hugged each other and she seemed to be moved when she said, I want to become like you one day.

I sat down after saying good bye, silently thanking God, tears filling my eyes, I  had felt Gods presence and The Holy Spirit being with me. Gods grace is so great, and he answered prayers. I said to myself: This was a divine appointment. I will continue to pray for her, waiting eagerly for her letter.