Oct 10th, 2005
Kirk Talley
I was tired of standing in line. I was
the 6th person back in the line. There were 5 more people behind me. There were
other people working in the store that could have come to our rescue but no one
seemed to want to come run the other register. They were busy stocking the
shelves with items necessary to every day living. The woman that was paying for
her goods was slowly counting out her . 83 cents, nickels and pennies. Normally
I would have just wanted to scream "just give him a dollar and he will give you
change" but this day I had nowhere to be, it was raining outside, I was in no
hurry, I had even driven the speed limit to the Dollar General Store. I had come
in for some light bulbs but of course I found several other things that I
thought were a good deal, so I had my little red plastic basket loaded with
everything from reading glasses (no smart remarks please) to Shower Cleaner to
detergent and some batteries. So when the line barely moved, it really didn't
bother me. The man in front of me shifted his weight from side to side,
disgusted that he had been inconvenienced. The squatty little woman in front of
him would turn and look at us and roll her eyes as if to say "what a nut, this
lady in front of me is." The longer it took, the more determined I was to keep a
good attitude and smile and be pleasant. All of a sudden, from behind me in the
line came a deep authoritative voice "Hey, why can't you get some help up there,
we ain't got all day." The poor guy running the cash register gave him a "go to"
look and said "I can only run one cash register at a time." Well, that just
started the chatter from everyone in the line, "I'm gonna be late, I can't
believe this, looks like they would have more help, . . . . . . on and on and
on." Finally after about 7 more minutes, I got to the cash register and laid my
basket of things down on the counter, and paid for them and began to leave. Just
as I left, the young man behind the cash register said "Don't let the rain get
you down." I stopped dead in my tracks, turned around and looked back at him and
said, "Thank you." I noticed as all the other people left, they were still
fussing about their wait, but I left with a smile on my face. It didn't matter
how hard it was raining, how long I had to wait, I was determined to not let the
rain get me down. I got in my car and said "Thank you Lord for the rain. I will
rejoice and be glad about it, and enjoy the fact that you are washing your
creation here today in East Tennessee." I went straight to the office and
answered the phone to find a man on the other end of the line who wanted to buy
a car I had for sale. It was going to be a good day!
I learned a big lesson at the Dollar General Store. It's easy to be impatient,
it's easy to get frustrated when we get delayed or when our schedule changes, or
even when life's circumstances completely alters our plans. When it rains so
hard we can't see where we are headed, when it's so cloudy we can hardly see our
hand in front of our face, and we fear the unknown, we have to pray, "Lord,
don't let the rain get us down, but help us to rejoice in the refreshing shower
of your divine leadership and guidance. Lord help us to rejoice in the rain,
Help us to sing a song of praise and thanksgiving in the midst of the rain. Help
us Lord to dance with a joyful song in our heart, in the midst of the rainstorm"
Don't let the rain get you down. I'm going back to the Dollar General Store!
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I had a great time yesterday in Archdale, NC at Charity Church. Pastor Willborn
is an old friend of mine, I have known him since I was with the Cathedrals, and
he made me feel so at home and allowed me to follow my heart and share what God
said to share. At the end of the service, after I shared my testimony, I sang
"Intimacy With Jesus" and the response was incredible. I didn't even have to
extend an invitation. People just started coming to the altar. I quietly went to
the piano and started playing and people just kept coming. I looked up and the
pastor had humbly gotten to the platform and had laid face down on the floor,
humbling himself before God. What an awesome experience it was to have been
there. I never know where I am going to sing, who I am going to meet, what kind
of circumstances I will encounter, but God always knows where to send me to be a
blessing and to bless me. Charity Church in Archdale, NC was a blessing to me!
It was great to see a bunch of Krew members there, Thank you all for coming out
to Charity Church. I have already been invited back and we are looking at some
dates for next year already.
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Speaking of NC, If you are in the JOY FM listening audience, its time to request
my songs. I had a meeting with the general manager and he is considering putting
my music back into the playlist. I have prayed about this for sometime. Many
Krew members have been praying with me, So it's time to call the station and
keep requesting "Potters Hands" and "Oh Lamb Of Calvary" from the LIVE AT THE
RIVER CD. They have the CD now, so that excuse of "we don't have that one" wont
fly anymore. And if and when they do play it, then call them back and thank them
for playing it. Actually it doesn't matter where you live, if you listen to a
station that plays traditional Gospel Music, keep asking them to play my music.
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Well, for years, deals have found me! I love to sell stuff! I have sold
everything from fold up bicycles, used tennis shoes, jewelry, noni juice, . . .
. . . . . . . A few weeks ago, I got a call from a man that had some close out
sweatshirts. So I bought a few to try them. They are TEAM 316 shirts (John 3:16)
. I have three different styles. They are great quality cotton shirts that are
hooded and will make great gifts for the holidays. The fall season is upon us
and these shirts are perfect for this type of weather. I only have 3 dozen
total. Here is the descriptions
1. Navy blue, long sleeved hooded sweatshirt with TEAM 316 in Red letters,
Velcro pouch on the front and TEAM 3:16 on the back. This shirt is a very thick
quality, very soft cotton sweatshirt that I love! I have 6 large, 4 XL and 2
medium They are $25.00 plus 4.00 shipping.
2. Red Long Sleeved with Team 3:16 logo on the front, with a hood, a little
lighter weight cotton than the Navy one, the sleeves are red and blue. This one
is $20.00 plus $4.00 shipping. In this one I have 4 Medium, 5 Large, and 9 XL
3. Navy sleeveless hooded light weight sweatshirt with the Team 3:16 logo on it.
$20.00 plus 4.00 shipping I only have 4 large in that one.
If you would like to have one of these, you need to call Dot at the office
immediately. 865 933 2100. These will be gone in a few days and I can't get any
more of them. They are great quality shirts, and I know you will love them. So
call Dot today and place your order, and you might want to have a second choice
just in case someone beats you to the call.
Thanks so much for your friendship and support! Several of you are trying to
fill up the holes in my schedule, and I really appreciate it more than you know.
I know Romans 8:28 is still in the book and I am trusting God to meet every
need. Thank you for praying.
P.A.I.N members, keep praying:
My schedule
My Mom
The Sale of the Auto Lube (pray hard) Several friends who are going through
major illnesses.
Hope to see a bunch of Krew members in Hagerstown, MD this coming Sunday. More
info on that date on the website
www.kirktalley.com
God Bless You
Kapt Kirk
