nice to meetcha

Have you ever stopped to think about how difficult it can be to get to know someone? Yeah, me neither. That is- not until recently. I guess I had never really considered how hard it is to introduce myself to random Joe or Jane on the street (more like, in the coffeehouse). In truth, I don't know if I've really had to start many conversations out of the blue. I mean, think about it... Haven't you, for the most part, found yourself primarily developing relationships with people that you either work or go to school with? And outside of those things we converse and meet people that share common interests with us. We'll be in the same club, league, or church, etc... I guess I haven't often made a habit of just approaching someone and initiating a conversation. (That may be why I don't have any good pick-up lines either, hmmmmm)

Now, to my point. Currently, the focus of my time has been spending that time trying to meet people. Not people necessarily from the church, but people in public. That's just tough. I'm sure there are some of you out there that are quite skilled at this- me, not so much. I never want to be a bother or to be an interruption. When it comes right down to it, I really may be afraid of what someone will think of me or how the response will turn out. All of this said, please pray that I would be bold and without fear. Pray that I would be sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit within me. Pray that I would meet people who have been prepared to hear the Good News of Christ Jesus.

(Oh, and if you know any good pick-up lines- pass 'em on friend!)