MISSING WALLET MIRACLE

September 26, 2021

On August 23, 2021, I went on a walk in nearby Rock Canyon Park. Along the way, I found a wallet lying on the ground. From the driver’s license, I noticed that the owner’s address was on a street near our son. So I asked if he knew him. He said that he used to live in his neighborhood but that he had since moved. He also said that he was concerned about the man, because he was going through a hard time. I asked my son if he had his phone number. Incredibly, he did. So I phoned the owner and left a voice message and then texted to tell him I had his wallet. Later the same day he returned my phone call and then picked up his wallet.

What are the odds of someone finding a wallet, whose owner is known by the finder’s son? The lesson I learned from this experience is that God is aware of and watching over each of us. I hope this event has drawn him closer to Jesus Christ. It certainly has done so for me.

I also hope that all of us recognize the tender mercies that we receive from the Savior. I have come to firmly believe that there are very few, if any, true coincidences in this life. As President Howard W. Hunter said, “Jesus Christ is Alpha and Omega, literally the beginning and the end. He is with us from start to finish, and as such is more than a spectator in our lives” (Howard W. Hunter, "Fear not Little Flock," talk given at BYU, March 14, 1989, 1-2, 4-5).

May we each recognize, record, and give thanks to the Lord for His tender mercies, to draw closer to Him and become more aware of His watchcare. He loves us and is involved in the details of our lives. He wishes to bless us as we exercise faith in Him. Sometimes, as in this case, the Lord blesses us in a way that leaves no doubt it was He who did it. I know this is true, from this and many other experiences. Heavenly Father lives, His Son, Jesus Christ has paid for our sins. They love us and watch over us as we walk the path of faith.