Make me fearless

Well, I am a little behind on updating my blog, but here goes stuff from over the last couple of days. On Tuesday July 28, I left Tampa to go to Virginia for 2 months for some training. While I was getting ready to check my bags there was a lady who was standing back and crying. Mom asked her what was wrong and she simply told us that she missed her flight. There wasn't a whole lot we could do. I mean, we could be sympathetic, but that was about it. Later after I boarded the plane, it turned out her new flight was mine, AND she ended up in the seat next to me. After getting to talk to her I found out her mother had passed away at 2 am that morning and she was trying to get home to be with family. So... so far her day was her mother passed away and then she missed her flight. But it ended up getting worse for her. I felt so bad already, but she ended up losing her phone case that had her id and credit card and some other super important documents. By this time she is trying soooo hard to keep herself held together, but she broke down crying. Then she was saying "this was the worst f'ing day in her life. So I asked her what her name was and if I could pray for her. I asked the Lord to calm her heart and give her comfort and that she would find this case and for peace for her family as they were dealing in this difficult time. After I finshed, through all the tears and weeping she simply said "thanks". A few minutes later she was finally calm enough to actually fall asleep. Praise God because this poor lady needed the rest so badly.

Now to my quiet time this morning that ties in. The Lord brought me to Acts 18:9-10 which says "And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision "do not be afraid, but go on speeking and do not be silent for I am with you and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.

This is what I wrote in my journal: This morning as I reflected on the events that happened on my first flight on Tuesday (Sonya who had lost her mother) I was very burdened that I couldn't share Christ with her. I could pray for her but I couldn't tell her about Jesus. WOW!!! And I am supposed to be going as a missionary to share Christ. The Lord brought me to Acts 18:9-10. So if God is with me why should I be affraid to share?

My Prayer: Lord, I pray for an obedient heart. I pray that you would take the fear away so I could boldly proclaim your name. Even here in the U.S. I pray for those going to places that can't boldly proclaim your name. I pray that you would open paths and relationships so they can share as much as possible.
AMEN!!!