Esotropiart

I'm not sure if I'm becoming more superstitious or just more sensitive. I don't believe in Chinese astrology, nor do I believe the little papers in fortune cookies have magical powers to tell your future. Even so, I always look forward to see what my fortune will be, often taking note of them here.

The last five fortunes have been very fortunate indeed. Usually the fortunes are fairly vague and somewhat worldly in nature (or just outright stupid!). These last ones almost feel like messages of diving encouragement to me. Now, I'm not about to go all mystical, but I couldn't ignore these. I didn't cherry-pick. I didn't leave any out. These were the last five in a row, from two different restaurants.

It's interesting to me how the messages on these five fortunes totally relate to my current situation. I am in much need of hope and encouragement. Even the services at Ethnos have focused heavily on this topic through the Advent season. Though I'm not one to support the ideas of spiritism/mysticism or fate/destiny, I reserve the slight possibility God used these five fortunes to show His sovereignty over all things to offer encouragement to me, His child. Even if that's not the case, they are good messages nonetheless. I will keep them and consider them a blessing.

For the record, the image below was formed by scanning the five fortunes in and superimposing them over a stock image. Oh, and for those who are truly superstitious: no, you cannot have the lottery numbers on the back of these five. Don't waste your money!

1. Good things come to those who wait. Be patient.
2. You will soon receive help from an unexpected source.
3. You will soon be receiving some good written news.
4. He who has hope has everything.
5. You will overcome difficult times.