2 weeks til India!

I promise this week will be short.

As I write my sister Megan is in LABOUR!!! I am soooooooooooooo excited to be an aunt. Aunty Stefanie.

Our lectures were on grief and then evangelism. Grief, as we will most likely experience death in the hospitals. Evangelism, as we are not just delivering babies but are going to be telling people about our love for Jesus.

So, after 2 days of lectures on Evangelism, we went to the city mall in Perth and gave it a whirl. I admit I was scared and so we prayed against fear and I decided to be an adult and give it my best. I met a young man, ran after him actually as he looked quite discouraged. I really felt God just wanted me to tell him how much he was loved by Jesus. Amazingly we talked for about 20 minutes and I felt so calm and confident. After that I sat by two Nepalies men and we had a good talk about money and how God cares and can provide. Not sure I convinced them but they let me pray for them and we had a good time getting to know each other. I just openly told them as I sat that I love Jesus and I'm here to talk about him if that's cool. All the people I talked to invited me to sit and I just shared as I felt led. They asked my opinions on the many religions (as their parents practice Buddhism). I didn't freak out about proving my point or sharing the gospel, I just listened sometimes and inserted my opinions and experiences and they were so cool about it.

Long story short, I really enjoyed myself! Our teacher stressed that Jesus evangelized through relationships and I was relieved to see that I can take it easy and just befriend people. That I don't have to jump on a soap box. It came so naturally to speak to people about someone who I love and offer them hope. I get frustrated when I realize that I really should be doing this everyday, anytime I get a chance. It's a shame we don't do it more often and more openly cuz people really are open and if they're not, just move on.

We have a gift, the biggest blessing out there and yet so many of us are afraid to open our mouths(myself included). Pray against the fear and then try it yourself. Its really fun and you can feel God's pleasure and eagerness to touch the person as you share to them!

Love you all,
Stef