Amazing Grace

Fri, Jan 29, about 9pm

Place:
Retirement party at a bar. Lots of cigarette haze. A guy sitting at the bar tried to be friendly with me when I went to get utensils the waitress forgot. Mediocre Karaoke setup does little for the atmosphere. I'm sitting with my husband and some acquaintances.

Spirit's whisper:
Amazing Grace

Action:
Continue conversation for several minutes.

Spirit's whisper:
Amazing Grace

Prayer:
It that You, Lord? (I examine Karaoke setup again.) No way they've got "Amazing Grace" in the Karaoke book.

Mental picture:
Scene from the movie Amazing Grace when William Wilburforce sings the song "Amazing Grace" in a bar.

Prayer:
That is You. [mental eye roll] Okay, if they've got Amazing Grace in that book I'll sing it.

Action:
Go check Karaoke listings. "Amazing Grace (traditional)" appears. I fill out a request slip, and confirm with the operator that he'll let me sing it. I then tell a friend from church what I'm going to do and ask him to pray. I go back to my table and pray as well. When my name is called, I get up, dedicate the song to the guest of honor (who said he wouldn't go to church again until he retires), and sing "Amazing Grace"—four verses plus a repeat of the first verse. When I'm done, I go and hug the guest of honor.

Prayer:
Thank You, Lord. Thank You for the chance to minister. I've missed it so much.