Sunday, August 16, 2009

I think we picked up a stray

My roommate Danielle is a christian, but I don't think that she has the heart and drive towards evangelism that has been developed in us through Navs.  I say developed because I know at least for me it was already there and only grew.
We have two neighbors who share the other half of the duplex: Bobbi and Patrick.  Bobbi we kinda see and interact with, but he is often busy with other friends.  I am blogging so late because Patrick has been over hanging out with us.  He's a talker.  He's a theatre/film teacher.  Frankly, we questioned whether he is gay, but he has had girlfriends.  
Tonight Danielle mentioned that she had whatever going on at church tomorrow.  He asked where, and then she asked in return.  He's not a church goer and more than likely atheist.  Not a surprise.
But he seems lonely.  Especially tonight.  He is often the one who comes over and talks to us.  Tonight was the same.  I was actually baking in the kitchen when he came over.  So while this isn't the intentional double teaming that Kim and I enjoyed, I do wonder what God will be doing.  And I'm kinda excited and curious about it.  Because I know that it won't be just a witness to Patrick but also to Danielle.  Which makes me ever more afraid of having the right words to say.  But of course dear Watson, I don't need to fear, God is more than able to use me and the Spirit is more than able to speak through me, I just need to set me heart and mind in Christ.

2 comments:

Christine said...

That's awesome, Dawn!!
I have been thinking a lot about evangelism lately, and I remembered what Travis said about it being an overflow of your walk with God. (well I think he said ministry is an overflow--but I consider evangelism a part of that). If you are delighting in the Lord and seeking Him daily, I don't think you have to 'do' much to find evangelism opportunities, except be yourself and let love flow out to those around you. You're exceptionally good at that :) I'm excited to see where this leads.

Anonymous said...

That is very exciting! I am anxious to hear how this develops!