Mike has a story to share, and as we each become intentional about walking across the street and getting involved in the lives of our neighbors, this is a story we all need to hear and consider:
About six months ago a friend of mine shared that he was looking to get a divorce. After listening to his issues, I was hopeful he and his wife would be able to figure it out and keep their family together. He agreed to meet for lunch and I shared with him how going to church had helped my family through some tough times.
I could tell he was not very interested in pursuing God and they recently did get a divorce. Personally, I felt like I tried and failed. This was my first attempt to really try to WIN someone to church and share my testimony and it BOMBED.
A few weeks ago, out of the blue, he called me. He wanted to join my family and I at church. Naturally, we welcomed him and showed him around campus. Immediately he could see that this would be a good environment for his kids as well as himself. He has been attending regularly since that day. If this helps him heal and his kids get closer to Christ then "Mission Accomplished".
You may never know when you are making a difference, so keep trying and stay positive. Winning is not always an event - it is an ongoing process of letting your actions and words exemplify who you are and what you believe.
-Mike
1 Corinthians 3:7 tells us that we can plant and we can water, but only God can make those seeds Grow. Each time we are obedient, we do our part. Each time we make an effort to serve, to share our faith, or even just get to know someone far from God, it is never in vain. Each act is a deposit, each act brings potential for new life to grow. Mike is exactly right. WIN isn't always an event. WIN sometimes happens a little at a time, as we continue to be intentional about REACHING OUT to those around us. Great Job, Mike!
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