Wimpy Christian

Recently, I had a breast cancer scare. To make a long story short – I found a lump in my breast and went to my doctor; she recommended a mammogram and an ultrasound. After the ultrasound procedure they recommended that the lump be aspirated and if necessary a biopsy would be done.

The day I went in for the aspiration, I was nervous yet peaceful. I was not worried about the outcome. While in the waiting room there were other ladies – all of us sitting around in these ill-fitting gowns trying not to think the worst and hoping for the best. There was one particular lady who struck up a conversation with me. She was very worried. I told her, not to worry; I would pray for her. She said "Thank you." I really wanted to ask her if she was a Christian, but I talked myself right out of it.

During the aspiration, the doctor and the ultrasound technician were surprised that the lump disappeared as soon as the fluid was drained from it. Listening to them, it seemed as if this was not the normal course of events. I thanked God and sent up another prayer for my nervous lady friend.

I hope she has a positive outcome.

I hope she’s a believer.

I really wished I’d said more to her. I told myself, “It’s not the right time; she’ll think I’m crazy!”

I have something good to share – something that keeps me calm in trying circumstances. Now that I look back, I think most people want that.

Someone close to me said, “Wimpy and Christian don’t belong in the same sentence. While I know this to be true, I know, for me, many times I wimp out on the opportunity to verbally share. I’m glad that my life is different in a way that makes people curious, but out right sharing sometimes seems uncomfortable.

There, I’ve said it!

Going forward, I want to be bold yet wise as I speak about the Difference in my life. It doesn’t hurt to share the good news and we never know how God will work in a person’s life. Let's each of us do our part in telling others the Good News.

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I (Paul) have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:5,6

Do you have a hard time verbally sharing your faith? For those of you that are good at this, how did you overcome your fear?

Progress

Yesterday, I had the opportunity of running some serious mileage outside, and it felt so good. I was running with two college athletes, who are in pretty decent shape and this mother was able to keep up!

Prior to yesterday, I ran on the treadmill, due to child care constraints. I like running and exercise is important to me, so the treadmill it was. I would put on my headphones and let my mind take me to different places as I ran. I knew I was getting better, because I was getting more mileage in and I felt stronger, however I was not sure.

Running outside, made me realize just how much improvement I had made.
I FELT GOOD.

Some times in our Christian walk, we do the same thing over and over again either by choice or necessity and we never really know how much we've grown. The only way to know is to put yourself in different surroundings, for example - talk to new people; participate in a new ministry; invite random people over. You won't know your progress if you never share - iron sharpens iron. Dare to take a leap of faith.

For me, I've decided to be an usher at LA Harvest. I've never done anything like this even though I've had opportunities to in the past and I'm quite excited by the opportunity.

Dare to take a leap of faith - you will recognize how far you've come and you too WILL FEEL GOOD.

What leaps of faith will you take?