Pondering: going on medical missions in the future with my bestie!
He sits at his table, drinks coffee and reads the newspaper everyday...and we talk. Most of the time about the weather, how well he played pool the night before or how our days are going. But one day, the conversation became theological.
Human depravity.
I explained to him that we were created in the image of God but that through sin, that image has been marred. Miley seemed disturbed and shared with me that he really didn't think there was a God...So I've been praying for him and have continued talking to him about it.
For Christmas I bought him a set of pool-ball ornaments. When I gave him the bag on Christmas Eve, he was surprised and told me he felt guilty because he hadn't gotten me a present...I told him that I wasn't mad at him, but that he could make it up to me by coming to Christmas Eve Service at my church. Sly ;)
He didn't come, but that's ok. I believe that one day, he's going to see the truth whether he goes to church or not.
I told my mom and sister over lunch on Wednesday that he hadn't been coming in lately and that I really hoped he was ok. And then...as we were walking out of the store later, I saw him!
We talked for awhile and he got to meet my mom and sister. I had the opportunity to tell him that I was not only praying for him - but that my family was too. What a beautiful thing to be able to tell someone! That people he hadn't met before, knew his name and were praying for him. He seemed pleased that we were and even told me that maybe one day I'd hear him knocking on the church window. I'm so honored and humbled that God would use me to bring truth into Miley's life...What an opportunity!
So until Miley opens his heart to God, I'll be praying...and watching for an old man peeking through the church window.
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