Two days ago, as I traveled home from visiting my aunt in Detroit, I had an unexpected encounter with my Uber driver. It was 6:00 in the morning, and I wasn’t expecting much conversation. After a brief introduction, I shared a bit about what I do, and from that moment, she opened up. She began talking about her workplace — how her boss mistreated people, how underpaid she was, and how toxic the
environment had become. She told me she had started driving for Uber to supplement her income during medical leave.
As she continued, her story grew more personal. The stress from work had begun to affect her physically—her eyes would twitch, and her jaw would tighten whenever she was around her boss. Eventually, she went to the doctor, who ordered an MRI. The results revealed more than stress; there was something unusual
in the front of her brain. Though benign, it requires ongoing monitoring. This diagnosis has now caused her to reflect deeply on her health, her job, and her life. What moved me most was her heart. Despite her suffering and lack of appreciation, she said she stayed because she wanted to ensure her employees were treated the way she would want to be treated—with respect and dignity.
I asked if I could
share her story, and she said, “Yes, I hope it helps someone.”
Her story reminded me that what seems like trouble may actually be God’s tender mercy. He allows certain disruptions to expose deeper needs; whether in our health, our spirit, or our relationships. The challenge is trusting Him enough to say, “Lord, I don’t understand this, but I know you’re working it out for my
good.”
