I ran to Sam's for a few last minute items. I was really really focused on getting in, and leaving asap. I Thad a few items in my cart, I passed by a couple with a child in the seat of their shopping cart. At first I did not "get" or receive anything in particular. As I walked away I began to get a a strong impression to go back without a lead of any sort.
I was about an isle away and decided to find them, they were headed towards me as I turned my cart around. I walked up to them and said, excuse me, "Do you know who Jesus is".
How is that for lame? Well, it got their attention. No profound revelation, just a simple question which I believe was the point the Lord was making with me. It does not always take a "profound" word to begin a discussion, though I love getting those types of words of knowledge.
They answered quickly, we are Catholic. I asked if they believe Jesus is Lord and have they decided to make Him Lord of their life? They answered yes.
I said, well then, we believe the same, we just worship differently. Ok, I can hear the comments coming. I know there are differences. But God has spoken clearly to me to build bridges with people in the Catholic Church. Afterall, we do believe in the same Jesus.
Turns out the wife, F. is about to go on dialysis. I asked if I could pray for her, she said yes through her husband who was interpreting the conversation. She began to sway a bit, and her eyes popped open at one point when I could feel the Holy Spirit pouring out on us both.
She said she felt much peace. Her s or 8 yr. old watched me pray with curiosity. I encouraged her daughter to lay hands on her mom and pray for her to be healed. She smiled and said she would.
These dear people volunteer a lot in the church. God interupted their day and ministered back to them through a stranger. How awesome is that, God takes care of His sheep!
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