While typing my blogs for this week, my phone rang. While I didn’t recognize the number, I did know the location and thought of several people who might be calling. I answered, and the voice on the other end said they were calling from my Alma Mater.

My mind went to the same place it always does; I bet they are going to ask for money. As if the voice was reading my mind, he said, “Don’t worry, I am not calling to ask for anything.”

He went on to say he was with the Alumni Association, and they were reaching out to see how I was doing and if I needed special prayers for anything. I have to be honest; I was taken aback. No one ever gets in touch with me “just because.” There is always a plea for something.

Not this time. The young voice was very kind, asked a few questions, and assured me that he would say a prayer for me, and then he hung up.

That one insignificant call was a blessing to me today. It always feels good to know that other people care and are praying for you. However, it was also a challenge: Who do I need to call now to keep spreading the blessing? How about you?