I last wrote about witnessing. It's
been on my mind for quite some time. Put there by the Holy Spirit no
doubt! I recently had a chance to witness to a family member and it
was an amazing experience. I prayed about it often and then again
just before I opened my mouth to speak. I could FEEL the presence of
the Holy Spirit with me. I had no idea what to say, I did not feel
competent to share scripture that would not come out in a preachy
way. When I opened my mouth, I felt compelled to simply share what
God has done for me. I said that God has saved my marriage and
rescued me from depression and gave me a more meaningful life of hope
and peace. I think it made an impact on my family member. I hope I
planted a seed that will lead to more growth. I left a copy of a book
that I dearly love in hopes that it will be read and answer some
questions. The Case For Faith by Lee Strobel answers some
questions that this family member has, like: I don't understand all
the suffering in our world. And, I'm not sure I believe that Jesus
is the only way to go to heaven, what about all the good people who
aren't Christians, what about the millions who have never heard of
him? I attempted to answer his questions on the phone a few weeks ago, but I felt so inadequate to do so. God isn't finished with me yet, how can I help someone else? My minister gave me some resources to help and has been praying for me and my family. I don't know how to articulate it but God IS WORKING ON THIS. I can feel it, I know it in my very heart.
In my conversations with family I
experienced a renewed sense of how much God has done, is doing, and
will continue to do with me. What a marvelous blessing to have our
creator love us so much that He sends the Holy Spirit to dwell in us
and help us grow and feel his love!
