Sunday could talk about evangelism for hours. But for right now, only discusses the reversal of an evangelism method bias.
Also, sorry for the distracting songs playing in the background. But, some of them are free!
The Future of Forestry song: http://tiny.cc/qds2v
The House of Heroes song: http://freehoh.com/
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I want this. so much.
Enough to break out being afraid of what people think of me? I care more about my perception of what "feels right" then telling the truth boldly to people. I don't even know.
I don't know if I'm trying to prove something to myself, or if I feel helpless to do anything outside my sphere of experience, if I'm frustrated at not knowing what opportunities there are for me, annoyed at what my family would think if I really went up to strangers to talk to them, confused. (can you pray for me about this?)
Just, living differently than I always do, knowing how to engage people. making evangelism or talking about God with people in my church a real part of my place.
And that's what I SO APPRECIATE about the opportunities that I've been given -- I've always felt so frustrated that I've existed in my Christian bubble. [Church, GCT, NCFCA.] Even when I venture into secular environments, all the people end up being Christians! [Library, shooting.] And so, I haven't had many opportunities for relational evangelism. [Though I am certain I'm moving into a chapter of my life that will change this, thank you college.]
And so through my youth group I have been boundlessly blessed with street evangelism opportunities, and though I have by no means "arrived", this exposure has allowed me to become more open and comfortable with speaking the truth boldly to strangers. [Even more so now that I don't think of it as a fruitless pursuit.] All this to say, oh how I understand your frustration! Sometimes it doesn't "feel right". Not everyone is called to walk up to strangers -- I certainly don't do it all of the time. Just don't lose hope. Opportunities are God-given, they come in His timing, and He will give you the words and the boldness if you prepare your heart. [". . . prepare your minds for action."]
[I'm amused right now because this very thought was cut out of the video.]
And of course, I'm overjoyed to know to pray for you in this way. :)
One of my favorite videos you've made. One of my favorite videos that has come out of this project so far.
I've never done street evangelism. I've never been a part of a church that has sent people out to do street evangelism, or if I have, I didn't know it. I wonder why my church doesn't do street evangelism. I imagine it's probably because they don't see it as an "effective evangelistic tool..." but, I don't really know that, do I. I'm going to talk to my pastor about that. Who knows? Perhaps we do.
After passing into the associates-with-hipsters part of my teenhood, I sort of blindly accepted without having ever tried it the idea that street evangelism is a bad way to witness to people, for many of the same reasons you mentioned early on in the video. This video is very encouraging. I'd like to try it.
But what's more encouraging than the prospect of street evangelism is the bigger point that God saves people, not us. I thought I knew that. I guess I forgot. It's a promise of God we can rest in, the knowledge that the method is not what matters, it is letting God use us.
Thanks for the video. And thanks for the link! I cannot WAIT for Suburba! Relevant Podcast + live performances from the new album = also cool.
And I will definitely pray for you, Wed. :)
Sunday, you look good in black. I like your sun-burned nose. Also, like the first thing I noticed about this video was how great your hair looks in that way (that way you put it up) (true. story.)
[srry for the complete irrelevence of this post]
Oh, and I liked what you said too. :)
I love Future of Forestry.
I haven't watched your video yet, but I had to say that :P
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