07/22/2025
🎧 When God Orchestrates His Playlist Even on Vacation 🎧
This past week, my family went on our annual vacation to Branson. However, even while we were enjoying some rest and relaxation, DJ mode managed to kick in thanks to two empty seats smack dab in the middle of our row on the Showboat Branson Belle.
Once we sat down, all six of us got settled, placed our orders, and started eating our salads, but those two seats next to me still hadn’t been filled. I started wondering if I might have a little extra wiggle room for the evening. About 10 minutes before we set sail, a young couple arrived and sat down. Right away, I had a feeling they might be on their honeymoon.
I struck up some conversation, and sure enough, it was their honeymoon. I asked a few general questions about their reception, and while they answered politely, their responses about the DJ were short and vague, as if there was more they weren’t saying. As they got their salad, I leaned over and said, “I don’t want to intrude, but I thought I’d mention I’m actually a wedding DJ back in Wichita.” That’s when the bride’s eyes lit up and she said, “Okay, I have a lot of questions for you in just a little bit!”
When we talked again, she opened up about their wedding DJ experience and it became clear that their DJ’s priorities weren’t in the right place. Their special night ended up feeling more about him than the couple, which led to a lot of mishaps and missed opportunities to truly enjoy their time with friends and loved ones. While I didn’t want to bring up sad memories during their honeymoon, I felt honored that they felt so comfortable confiding in me the way they did.
Before I knew it, DJ mode was fully activated. I took some sunset photos of them out on the deck, showed them around the boat, and then let them enjoy their evening. That little connection sparked something special. We later discovered we were going to the same show the next night, David. After that show, we met up again, talked more, discovered we were all believers in Christ, and even made sure to get a picture together before saying goodbye.
It’s amazing to think how two people from completely different states, Kansas and Wisconsin, could have a moment like that, connecting over shared experiences, faith, and even a little redemption for their wedding story.
God orchestrates even the smallest details, right down to two empty seats, to connect people at just the right moment. His playlist is always perfect, and it always plays on time. ❤️
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