It was a busy day in the Rome metro station. Behind me, my sisters and father were studying a map. I didn't pay much attention. I assumed, I suppose, that they were plotting out where we would go from our next stop. Then, with a whoooosh of wind, the train pulled to a stop to admit passengers. Certain my family was following behind me, I hurried aboard.
The train took off with a lurch as an old, weathered italian man grinned wolfishly at me. I shuddered, scanning the crowd for my family. They weren't there! Stumbling as the train swayed on its underground tracks, I went up and down the long length of the train. (The length of a small street!) They were not aboard! Suddenly nervous and terrified, I studied the signs above my head. The next stop was Villa Augustine, and I would have to get off here, as obviously I could not remain on the metro. I stepped off amongst the sweaty, loud crowd onto the platform, completely alone, only fourteen, and frightened.
For a while, I wandered around
2007-09-21 13:29:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
around listlessly, my mind incoherent. I had no idea where to go; my family was probably looking for me. I could not stay in Villa Augustine, they'd never look here, but I had no idea what train to take or where to go. A strange man approached me, his oily hair slicked back, a sinister smile on his face, and I dashed the other way, trembling.
Suddenly, inexplicably, a group gathered around me. "Do you speak English?" asked a Chinese tourist wearing camp shorts and toting a camera. I nodded, fingering the ribbon on my bright blue sun dress.
"I'm lost," I told the people. "I left from the Colosseum station, and got separated. How can I get back there?" An Italian man offered to take me there, and, after deeming him a safe person to trust, I followed him to a platform I'd have never found. "Wait here for the train, and take it back to the Colosseum," he instructed. I thanked him profusely and did as I was told. The people around me glanced at me indifferently, some smirking, others ignor
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ignoring me.
Once on the train, I held tightly onto the bar and prayed to God. He had already helped me by sending a kind person to assist me, and now I prayed I would somehow locate my family in this vast city. Then, as the train pulled to a stop, through the glass I saw my sister's face! It truly was remarkable, for as I mentioned, the train is extremely long. I had almost missed them; they were all heading to different stations to find me. But here they were, right in front of me, as if they had appeared from thin air! I fell into my sisters arms, shedding tears of relief as the other passengers looked on, bemused. There is no doubt in my mind that God helped me that day, it was not just luck, as some might suggest. If He had not delivered my family to that very spot in that very station at that very moment, I might not have found them for a very long time, or never. Rome is a dangerous city. If I had been alone at night in that city, terrible things could have happened. God heard
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heard my prayers and rescued me, and to Him I am and ever shall be eternally grateful. I love you, Lord!
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what do YOU think?
i read and respect all answers, dont worry.
2007-09-21 13:31:22 · update #4
actually, againsthewindandtide, im only fourteen, im a girl. i couldnt hail a taxi, i have no money. my summer house where i was staying was outside the city in a suburb...many miles away. i had no resources. thats why i prayed to god, i felt hopeless.
2007-09-21 13:44:03 · update #5
I AM FOURTEEN! JEEZ LOUISE, PEOPLE. JUST BECAUSE I CAN SPELL DOESNT MEAN IM SOME OLD GUY WHOSE BORED AND DECIDED TO IMPERSONATE A YOUNG GIRL!
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p.s.
but thanks for the compliment! that means my writing's pretty advanced! yay=]
2007-09-21 13:50:49 · update #7
You was lucky enough to meet some nice strangers..But again, yes it was God who made them to meet you. They were means for what God wanted. Yet, such things happens to people of all faiths, so its not right to justify your faith based on this incidents. God helps both believers and unbelievers in this world and in hereafter He will give reward to only believers.
2007-09-21 14:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Happily Happy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I totally believe you and keep up that faith in God; because He will never forsake you or leave you. God says in His word Hebrews 13:2; Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. God uses others and also has Angels to help us out in times of trouble. You may never, ever see this person again, due to God appointed them to help you at this appointed time. Hold onto this faith and knowing and believing God will always be there for you, when you need Him; because it seems to me He has proved this already to you.
2007-09-21 20:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by † White-Eagle Prayer Warrior † 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. God didn't help you. God gave us all free will. He does not intervene in stopping free will, or evil will never happen. As you know, that is not the case. What happened is that a good samaritan helped you. A good person gave you a lending hand.
The problem with linking the act of God with good things happending to you, is that when bad things happen to you, you then blame God.
That is not faith. That is the misconception that God is a vending machine. Insert prayer here, and receive protection from all harm.
2007-09-21 20:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by Cysteine 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course it was God, and that is how most of us started believing in him. He answered a prayer for strength and guidance for us. Some think you only believe because you are brought up that way, and although that would make sense, until you really leave something up to him to take care of and he does......then you never forget him. Our whole life is in His hands.
2007-09-21 20:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Peng-you 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes He helped you.
Glory be to the Lord Yahweh, whom lead our forefathers out of Egypt, and showed compassion to us during the flood.
Praise be to the Lord!
2007-09-21 21:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Alley♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes. He protects us even before we are Saved. He sees that you are, or will be seeking a deeper relationship with Him. He most certainly has His hand upon you. God Bless you for sharing that wonderful testimony with us.
2007-09-21 20:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by michael m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
o mineee! here he comes again! just in case people didnt read him the first time, he counterattacks with this beatiful (snif snif) and moving story of the poor little (man? woman?) lost in dangerous and hostile Rome...
so if god was the one who helped you he just helps not really bright peop`le because if you get lost in a city you dont know you should have resources to find your way on your own...
2007-09-21 20:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
So your God choose to save you from being lost from your family (until you could get back to your hotel) instead of ending the genocide in Darfur? Doesn't say much for your God's priorities, does it?
2007-09-21 20:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry, but this sound more like a novel. It is not something a 14 year old would write. I assume. . . to admit passengers. . . with a lurch. . . old weathered Italian. . .
come on. . . who are you kidding. . . a 14 yr old DID not write this!!!
2007-09-21 20:45:20 · answer #9 · answered by Antdak 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Phrase the Lord. He is an on time God.
2007-09-21 20:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by Gem 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋