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.