Union Dinner

In my opinion, we all have our moments were. We appear to be skeptical of something that we don't know, or the way that we feel about a certain issue. Sometimes, we attempt to influence others, that our opinion is the right opinion. Without giving that party an opportunity to find the truth for themselves. We as a people in general, tend to have similarities yet through our ethnic backgrounds and beliefs, still yet evident there is an element of seperation.
I am so blessed that my mother taught me that having an open mind was imperative, that I may see with my own eyes the vast range of diversity that was among us. In retrospects, I had my inquiries; but I remained curious, therefore in order to get the answer. I asked many of questions. I was blessed to sit down and have dinner tonight with a couple that had crossed my path. When I was first asked I was a bit skeptical. With that said I prayed about this dinner. Through that prayer I was lead to go and not be in fear. Although this couple appeared harmless. It was an opportunity to meet and have dinner. We talked about their culture, and religion. As we sat down for dinner at the table. While in conversation, I politely interrupted the couple and asked them, "can I pray over the food." As I did this through silent prayer. The wife said, "Oh can you pray aloud".. At that point we joined hands, as I prayed over our dinner. This was my first encouter of having dinner with this couple so I was unsure of the invitation of prayer until we began to join hands and their interests in God was just as great as mines. At the end of the night, I learned how to read Arabic, I also learned that this couple had been through a trying time to get to the states. It's so amazing, when you sit down and have a conversation with people, you learn that the only element that may separate you from one another is a simple "hello" from there, the possibility of gaining understanding is presented.. Which offers you an ability to learn something new.. The experience was great and through that opportunity I was blessed to have met them and now I have created some new friends.