Last fall a student named Joy sat way up in the back of my class, no doubt nervous about taking evangelism. As the semester went on, Joy came by the office and shared with me her burden for Desiree, her coworker and friend back home near Asheville, NC. Joy so longed to see Desiree come to Christ, but Desiree’s life was heading the opposite direction. She was what I call a radically unchurched young lady.
Then Christmas break came and class was over. Joy called me at home, very emotional. The reason? Desiree had met the Master!
So this past Sunday I preached at Joy’s home church. And I met Desiree. And I heard some of her story. She is an amazing picture of grace. She told me she had become so angry because of the prayers of Christians–they made her miserable! But now she so rejoices in them. Pray for Desiree. She is still a baby believer, but has such a refreshing, wonderful passion for Jesus.
Oh, Joy is on the right, Desiree on the left.
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Dr. Reid
This is a great testimony. I had to pause and wonder if my prayers are making anyone miserable enough to seek the joy of the Lord. I have determined to pray in this direction. Thanks.
Cool! Thanks for sharing the story.
Dr. Reid
Awesome! It’s good to hear about fellow students on the front lines, sharing the gospel and developing relationships that have eternal blessings!
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Thanks. Chris Mortensen of ESPN shared a similar testimony of his coming to Christ at a meeting I attended recently. He spoke of the obvious work of God he saw before he came to Christ. Maybe we should spend a little less time on technique and a little more on our knees and in conversation with unsaved friends.