Learning to be Humble...

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Well, I wanted to tell you all the wonderful story that has changed my situation... I was sent to the Salvation Army office here in upper east Portland with the hopes of getting a job. The man who referred me was a supervisor in the warehouse. He handed me the application and told me to fill it out. I went sulking out the door, and pulled the last dollar I had out of my pocket. With the bus pass I already had, I got on, and waited until I saw the golden arches. I got off the bus and walked about a block, talking to GOD all the way there, saying, "even if I do not get this job, you will provide." You all know of my situation where i had no job and was working here and there for nearly nothing. I prayed for weeks, and looked for jobs and did everything I could think of to get money. So, it took me to this point. The last dollar I had, went to my favorite sandwich, the McDouble. Now, I was poor. NO money in my pocket, and no way to get more. I sat in the back, with my sandwich in hand, and decided to pull out my laptop for the free wi fi. Sitting next to me was an older gentleman, who was on his laptop too. I asked him about the access code for the store, and he just replied, "my computer just connects." So I get connected and look back at him and tell him thanks, and get online looking for work. At that same moment, my girlfriend calls me on Skype. I answer her call and, the older man turns to me and asks me if I had connected and I told him yes. I was depressed and losing hope and told him why I needed internet access. "I am trying to find a job." Normally I dont just offer up such information, but for some reason I felt compelled to tell him. He turned to me again and then just looked up at the ceiling. I just thought he was thinking of things I could do, or places to apply, but his reply shocked me. He said, " Well, the LORD works in mysterious ways, because I just got here a few minutes ago. I have a painting business, and I was looking for a worker to help me tonight. I was a little bummed out because I have not been able to find anyone. Do you know how to paint? And even if you dont, I will train you, and pay you $10 per hour." I really was shocked. I didnt know what to say or think. I told my girlfriend on Skype, and she was very excited about it and thanked him for what he did for me. All three of us talked for a short while, and he started me that evening. All I have to say is that GOD did provide a job, in his time. He knew that I was losing hope, and depressed. One thing though that everyone says is 'GOD works in mysterious ways'. GOD does NOT work in mysterious ways, or behind the scenes. He works in front of our faces, but we just dont notice it until we look back and see how it all unfolded. This was a very humbling experience for me. Have any of you ever had a humbling experience like this, or just an experience that made you a little more humble? Thanks my myLot friends, for your responses.