A curious happening...
Today, I was walking away from my truck after spending all morning cutting wood for my 3-D design class and a guy, about 26 or so, walked up to me today and was trying to get me to buy a CD that consisted of "18 of the best hits around." I was at the moment talking to Erin and I just said nahh. But being persistent the guy said "well how about you check it out, it's only $5 dollars and I will give you your money back if you don't like it." Knowing that I would probably never see this guy again and also besides the point I wasn't willing to spend our money on a CD I don't really know I just said, "you know what, I better not." Not missing a beat this guy said, "man are you married?" seeing my ring no doubt, "Yeah man", "how are you doing that?" and without much thought the words "God gives me grace man" just came out, the guy was kinda shocked at what I had said, I continued saying that God provides me with money even. His reply though was "sh*t my boys give me money." And for some reason the conversation suddenly ended liked that. I didn't know what to say I had Erin on the phone and I was just left standing there and walked away with a "thanks anyway man." I thought to myself as I was talking to Erin that I should have pursued that further maybe get to know the guy and talk to him about his relationship with God, but for some reason it just ended, I can't really explain what happened. I felt bad because it was like I was just so busy talking to Erin and walking where I was going that I just happen to shrug him off, but also I think do you think he would have been open to what I had to say? He was pretty quick to run off, but that is just my mind trying to justify the situation. He obviously seemed to be on a mission to pass out these flyers and sell CD's but would he have the time or the interest to hear what God does in my life being married? He engaged me in conversation and I didn't even continue...how many times do we all do that. Oh man I got to get here, and knowing it really ain't that important, but still someone just says hey or you see someone you know and you don't really stop to see how they are doing or even ask what is going on. Just a hey and see ya.
I take this lesson and I pray that I learn it well, stop, listen, and talk. Don't be in such a hurry that you don't take the time to share Jesus. Get to know people no matter who they are, this guy was about 26 or so as it seemed, wearing a backwards "G-unit" hat with a large white shirt and baggy jeans, not my normal friend but he still needs Christ, so everyone that reads this please don't get too busy to stop and talk to someone. I wish I could say that I told this guy that God is my Lord and He provides everything, bt I sadly say I didn't.
*prayer* Lord, make me more open to people, not mechanically focused on the task at hand, but always open to what You are going to bring my way. I pray that I would be more personal with those around me, a friend to everyone around me even. May You Lord give me wisdom more and more everyday to be the man of God I need to be, not just a mediocre Christian but a man of God that You can use. Let me be more bold and open to those around me about my life, because Lord You are my life. You created me and You give me life every day who am I to live it selfishly. Lord grow me in Your Word, give me more desire to read Your love letter to me. Thank You Lord for my wonderful wife, Erin, may our relationship be always glorfiy you and only you. May our love grow deeper everyday for each other and more importantly for You. Give me wisdom and understanding... Draw me close to you...
