This morning in class we met in our groups for our libs research project. We finished writing out all of our questions, and developed an outline for our presentation with 15 minutes left to the class. I (always ready to cut corners) suggest we book it out of there. They both suggest that we stick around until the class period ends. Against stubborn will, I stay put. The guy (Jonanthon) is talking about something I don’t care about, and is a little queer I might add, and I even voice in my head, ‘I think I hate you right now.’ SO AWFUL! ha The next thought I have is a repentant prayer for God to help me. Then, we get to talking about where we are from so we can know where to meet up. Harmony says she was from Stockton and went to Edison High School. I tell her I know two people that work there. Jonathan goes on talking about all that he has to do this weekend and how stressed he is about the subject content summaries. I, grit and bear listen to him, not really caring, trying to withhold the annoyance from showing on my expression. He adds that he has worship practice. I would have loved to seen the look on my face. SHOCKED. I thought this guy was gay and was stressed because he was had parties to go to this weekend, when really had a church service to help and worship practice, and a set to put together! Then I, Lord be gracious, tell him how awesome that is and ask what church he goes to. He belongs to a Spanish community church. He asks if I go somewhere in town. “No, I go to a church in Stockton.” Harmony ears perk up. “Yea, that’s how I know those people that work at Edison.” I direct towards her. She’s instantly interested and asks the time it starts. My brain switches over from being school centered to remembering that I’m supposed to be using every opportunity I have to share the love of Jesus, and sometimes that means inviting people to church. I’m going to be e-mailing her the times and address. I am amazed at my selfishness and quickness to judge people, and even more amazed at God’s grace to still want to use me. Man, I need to be more mindful of reaching out to people and less concerned about what I want to do and getting to where I need to go. Nothing but Jesus matters!

“Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21
“It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect” (Psalm 18:32)
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).