Day at the Park

We arrive at the Austin park about 1:00pm ate lunch and out we go to engage the public. It is really hard for me with this aspect of evangelism. After a talk with my friend Brittney, she helped me to remember how I use to talk with strangers with out a second thought, but when I know I am trying to turn the conversation towards the Gospel it is incredibly difficult. Her suggestion was to quit trying to make it happen, go back to talking to others as I use to, as a friend and not a target. The advice was good and reminded me that in that I can trust God to help the conversation open up for a chance to share His message. On the way back to meet the group I saw a man sitting at a picnic table by himself. My first thought was well we are leaving in 30min so I will just go back to the group. Thankfully God was not gonna let that one slide. I sat with the man, and introduced myself, we talked about were he was from and what I was out in Austin doing, the conversation went well and did not lead to God, but He exchanged numbers and might attend Church with our group tomorrow. God is good, my doubt is shameful, He will glorify His name. We shall see what happens next on this journey...

2/6/09

I watched my brothers and sisters as they interacted with students from Reagan high. I tried to engage in conversation with a few of the students but was unsuccessful. I finally jumped in on a basketball game in which I was not in a normal setting for my self, and yet in the game experienced little to no anxiety while still fighting off the thoughts of who is watching and how am I doing. I wanted to play hard, encourage the guys playing, and just be present. Sharing the Gospel is important and a command, I want to obey and yet still find it hard. Tonight I was shown that not always is my way the right way. In fact most of the time, my way is not near the right way. I met these guys were they wanted to meet, on the court, and not were I wanted to meet in conversation. I have heard it before, they want to know you care before knowing what you know.