Be Prepared

Hey folks--

Jesus week is coming and, as part of the publicity campaign I've been flyering around campus and recently purchased a T shirt so that I can essentially be a walking advertisement for the next 1.5 weeks of classes. It's one thing to put up some flyers or to talk about spiritual issues as part of a larger conversation with a friend but in the few hours that I wore the T shirt this afternoon I was put on the spot to share with virtually everyone I spoke to.

If you know me at all, then you'll know that although I'm willing to share my beliefs, this level of boldness is not really my style. One of my (non christian) friends that I talked to asked me if she should "be scared," and it really started me thinking about the impression that I make on a day-to-day basis. Not being the most articulate (or open-- i know, i'm working on it!) of people, even though my friends know I'm a christian, God and spirituality-related issues don't come up all that much in conversation, and when they do, it's often a very frustrating experience for me, since I have a hard time getting my thoughts to come out in a coherant fashion.

The point I'm trying to make is that we should "be prepared" to talk about our beliefs when the opportunity presents itself. Just like anything else, we can only become more articulate and comfortable sharing our personal experiences with practice. At the first evangelism seminar last week, the speaker asked if we were prepared to share our testimony, and if so, if we could do it in as short a time as 3 minutes. Sometimes that's all the chance you'll get to share the gospel, so you have to be ready. Overall, the most important thing that I've learned that I want to pass on to y'all is the importance of love. We should be sharing the gospel out of not only love for God, but also for that other person. Lastly, just remember that God's got your back! (Exodus 4:12-- Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.)

Much love to all of y'all.....if you want to talk more about how to evangelize just hit me back.

-AMR ;-)
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