Saturday, July 3, 2010

Now don't be mad at me. i know that i have not been writing as much as i would have liked to, but i guess the truth of the matter is that i didn't really have anything to say, but now i do. we were getting off late from the revival meetings as usual (not like that's a bad thing!). as many of you probably know that spending many hours sitting under God's word can really work up your appetite, anyways we decided to go eat at steak n' shake. we got to the entrance of the building and there was a homeless man sitting in front of the door asking for change. I think that everyone pretty much knows that most of them don't buy food with the money. He asked us if we had any change on us. My friend that was with us said no, but if your hungry we will feed you. I'm not sure what his answer was because I was already inside. we all got a table and after we ordered the man came inside. one of the girls that was with us read him this deliverance cards that you read to them and they say the prayer to ask Jesus to come into their hearts. He said the Prayer and started crying. He took the card and walked out. we were Excited especially me. its amazing how powerful God is. After we finished our food the man came back, he was slurring his words so he must of had a few Beers. he noticed we were still there and came over to thank us for the card. He said he read it three times. we had a good long talk with him. we told him that he has purpose and that God put him on this earth for a reason, also that God loves him SOOO much. he sat and listened. he told us how stupid he thought he was for always getting drunk. he said even though we were very loving people and that he does believe in God, he still was going to go across the street and get more Beer. we didn't judge him, we didn't tell him he was being "Sinful" by getting drunk all the time. we sat there and listened to what he had to say. sometimes if you just listen some of the things you might hear will surprise you. but what i learned from this experience is that Gods timing is perfect. No matter what you think should happen and how you want it to play out, God always pulls through and his way is always better. Sometimes ill be like..God when is this gonna happen for me when will i finally do this and it Blows my mind that God always provides for me I have what i need in His perfect timing. it makes me mad at myself that i never was this open with people about the love of Jesus. If he has done such an amazing thing in my life why would i not want to share that with others. can you imagine that i used to be embarrased? but you see God has given me a new bound boldness that i will take with me ever, Because God lives in me I am his Temple his presence dwells in me.

Always, Ashley

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