What stuck out to me most was what he said about fingerprints. The idea that we should see the Holy Spirits fingerprints on our lives, look for them and be open to experiences that he wants us to have.
It stayed with me, and I reengaged with the Spirit and kept my eyes open for opportunities from Him.
I sat with my students and shared some random facts about myself. Parent names
Where I grew up
What sounds I hear in my living room
Food in my culture
It was a poem we were working on.
I come from _____________________
There was no prompt so I took a moment to decide what I wanted to say
“ a supportive Christian community”
I said two more things and was done, they began to question me
“What is ducana?!” she said
“It’s a dish from my country, a mix of sweet potato, coconut, raisins, flour and some other stuff.”
“When did you become a Christian?”
“Why did you become a Christian?”
“ Do you have friends who aren’t?”
“Is it ok to….”
I felt like I was in the twilight zone. These kids questioned me for about half an hour about my life as a Christian.
I was thankful that I was open and that I had changed. My answers were Biblical and based in my experience.
As I answered their questions I was able to reflect on my growth process. How judgmental and close-minded I used to be. How I had no tact….How I thought it was love…
I’ve changed.
The Holy Spirit has changed me, and I am impressed by Him
I am still in the process, but I am thankful for the fingerprints I see, I hope you see them too.
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3 comments:
Super uplifting :) I am a strong witness of your transformation- it's a great one. Leading by example is such a stronger statement that making a statement.
Tact... what a great little word. Great post too.
I have tears in my eyes. I can only imagine your transformation, by knowing how I too have been transformed by the Holy Spirit. I'm very glad that our paths have crossed so that we could see His fingerprints together.
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