Sunday, October 22, 2006

Thinking.........

I know, I shouldn't think too much, I might hurt myself.... I read Heather and Miranda's blogs and I read a email from Robert Hartman. For those of you who do not know Robert, He is a missionary that our church supports in Ghana Africa... He and his wife work sooo hard to be able to do God's work in Africa, with very little support. I did something soooo small. I forwarded his email to a friend who preaches at a church around Cleveland. I told Robert this morning, and I hope that he did not mind me sharing.... He was sooo grateful that I would do that... They need all the help they can get. These people give up material things, emotional things and just plain comfort. To tell others about Christ.... And sometimes I am uncomfortable about telling people here... Now I think I don't even begin to understand uncomfortable. In the short time I have been on this earth, I have met a few people that I feel would Really give up everything and follow Christ... It is easy to say, why didn't the people back in Bible days believe, He was right there performing miracles! But, when he asks us to give things up, are we ready? When he asks us to approach someone, to ask if they know Christ, are we too afraid? Do we find an excuse? Like they don't look appropriate or what if they get angry? We always need to witness through example....But, when is that not enough? Dan and I were talking about this today. You don't want to bug someone to death, when you see they are uncomfortable maybe step back and take a different approach. But, when can we honestly say we have made every effort. I guess, I have had such good examples shown to me, I feel... I must do more...................................................

PS
I don't want to go into too much detail.... but, please PRAY for Dallas :)

4 comments:

Miranda said...

Robert and Rose are wonderful blessings to my life, and to everyone they come in contact with. Their personal sacrifices almost seem unbelievable in this day and age, but they are soo necessary to further God's kingdom. I don't think any of us can say we do enough for God. But we may be affecting someone's life and not even know it. I'll be praying for Dallas and you too, prayer sister!! ;)

Jennifer said...

Carleta, send me an email and let me know what's goin' on. I would love to pray about Dallas!!

Jennifer

CissaLynn said...

I will be praying for Dallas!
And you are an example everyday to all of those little ones about Christ! :) You are an example to me as well! :) I think sometimes we are witnessing to others and we don't even realize it!
Love ya!

carleta said...

Thanks Heather!!! :)