Gone Fishin'Sample

 I Used To Share Jesus Everywhere

When I became a Christian at the age of 21, I was telling everybody I knew about Jesus. But as the years went on my circle of friends became nearly all Christians. Talking to people about becoming a Christian became a rarity. Have you experienced that? Are all your friends Christians?  Do you wonder if you've become too self-centered? I realized I was missing out on all that joy.

Then God Opened My Eyes

Gone Fishin' began in my heart Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

A friend of mine shared in a message to our adult fellowship, "If you ever wish you had more ministry, just go sit in the waiting room of a hospital." I instantly knew this is what the Lord wanted me to do. I've been watching another friend for years faithfully share Christ wherever she went. I always wanted to be like that. This could be titled “Gone Lovin’” because I simply want to be Jesus to people. If that includes sharing the complete gospel too, great!

I just decided to do it.

I go when the Lord leads me. And I want to emphasize this is the Lord's doing - I'm learning. I’m also not expecting anyone else to “be like me”. Comparing is crippling.

As I walk to St Jude hospital (these stories are before Covid-19) I pray for the people that I've shared with already and ask Him to fill me with the Spirit. While walking home, I praise the Lord for whatever happened and then speak the results into my phone's notes.

I am learning to love the people with whom God’s Spirit is prompting me to meet. I never know what God might already be doing in their lives. The love of Jesus has stirred within me and completely overcome my fears and obstacles to sharing. Praise the Lord!

What an adventure! To God be the glory!

As it turns out, this excitement is now happening wherever I go. I have returned to my “New Christian” lifestyle.