Living the Journey

When I first heard about the Challenge II, I was excited because I loved the first one! But when I learned we were supposed to witness I considered backing out, for that was very much out of my comfort zone! Talking to anyone I didn’t know, even a Christian, was a terrifying prospect. I would have my 11-year-old sister go up to the checkout counter at a store when I purchased something for myself so that I wouldn’t have to say “hi” to the cashier.

I had never shared the Gospel with anyone. I knew I was supposed to, but all sorts of fears and excuses would come to my mind.  ”I don’t know enough!” “What if they ask a question I don’t know an answer to?” “How do I start?” “I’m scared!” “What if I freeze in the middle of a sentence?” “What if they reject me?” “I’m not ready!” and on and on. I wanted to share my faith, but I kept putting it off.

I read Mark Cahill’s book ONE Heartbeat Away and Share Jesus Without Fear by William Fay in order to kind of prep myself on how to witness.

Then, after memorizing the verses for the Challenge II, I connected up with a Dallas church group which goes out every Wednesday evening to inner city sites to share the Gospel. For 45 minutes of sweaty hands and knocking knees I didn’t hand out a single tract. My mom and brother were buzzing everywhere finding people to talk to; some people were responsive, some not. Finally, I realized that Satan was using my fear to keep people from learning about Jesus. That thought made me mad. I passed tracts out to everyone in arms reach, smiling and saying “Jesus loves you!” I joined my brother as he witnessed and I prayed for them.

I am very excited about going and actually talking more with people next time. Reaching others for Christ is an exciting adventure!

~ Laura

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