27. Make a difference in someones life

Accomplished On: July 9th, 2009 and hopefully again and again...

**This is one of those aspirations that I hope not only to accomplish once - but I hope that as a follower of Christ (as well as being a youth leader and high school teacher), I am able to make a difference in several lives. I hope that I am continually able to make a difference - especially in the lives of the teenagers around me.**

I met Judy (Pink Jacket) and her family during my last day in Kasuku.

After sharing the Gospel with their family, I asked if anyone was interested in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The room fell silent and each of the women looked at one another. The mother (Green Jacket) was the first to speak up - she said that because she worked as a bar maiden, she couldn't become a Believer (she didn't want to be considered a hypocrite). I explained to her that God asks us to come to him as we are; He doesn't care where we work or at what stage of life we're in. All he asks is for our hearts...he'll take care of the rest.
Still, she had reservations and asked for more time to make a decision.

Judy was the next to speak. She was worried that by accepting Christ, she wouldn't be able to wear blue jeans anymore. I laughed and reminded her of the conversation with her mother: All God asks for is our hearts - to come as we are.

After almost an hour of questions, Judy decided that she needed Christ in her life. I told her that just because she was making the decision to walk with the Lord didn't mean she wouldn't have hardships; however, I reassured her - that despite those struggles, the Lord would forever be by her side.

Judy then prayed for forgiveness. It was one of my favorite moments during the entire week in Kasuku.