As I talked with a friend yesterday, I realized something. I am unfamiliar with non-Christians. Okay, so yes- I do have friends that used to be Christians but later changed their minds- but I don't have any friends that are unfamiliar with Christianity or have never been surrounded by Christians in some area of their lives. My focus of "witnessing" and showing the love of Christ has been more focused on discipling fellow Christians or loving on my friends who have fallen away.
Although that is a good way to "witness," I feel like (with my future especially) I need to become familiar with sharing Christ to non-Christians. I need to get out of my comfort zone of only discipling fellow Christians and become able to share/love on those who do not know Christ. There are so many possibilities that loving non-Christians will be a huge part of my life in the future: teaching at public school, becoming a missionary, or teaching overseas. I need to step outside of my little Christian-schooled comfort zone and love on others who are unaware that they have been made in God's image.
This summer I have a new job. Rather than my comfortable little Christian day camp, I am working at a non-Christian camp in a more inner city location. This is my first real opportunity to learn how to show God to kids who don't know Him. I'm very scared and honestly uncomfortable, but nonetheless this is my opportunity.
Before most adventures that God sends me on, I must admit I am bad a preparing. If I am going on a missions trip, I'll barely pray about it or read the book we are supposed to. Even for camp the past few years, I have not been very intentional about reading the Bible with camp in mind or praying about camp. This year is going to be different. This is a specific opportunity that God has given to me, not only to prepare me for the future, but to make me uncomfortable for Him.
God, use me this summer. Make me a vessel for you to everyone--every walking, breathing, living image of You
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