Friday, March 18, 2011

The Commission

Well it's decided, Ben and I are moving to the fourth floor (along with 4 other guys) next semester as part of Campus Outreach's dorm ministry. What's the big deal you ask? Well , we are on the third floor right now, aka "The Good Floor Where Nothing Goes On." The fourth floor is considered "The Bad Floor." It's the floor where all the drugs, alcohol, and other stuff goes down. As of now, there are only one or two Christians that we know of on the fourth  floor that are willing to actually go out of their way to witness and form relationships with the guys up there. By moving up to the fourth floor, we hope to get a Christian community start as well as save souls and make disciples.
To be honest, I really don't like the idea of witnessing to a bunch of hammered guys, but I want to because Christ's loved me first and I MUST reciprocate that love. If talking to drunk dudes is what is takes to win souls, I'm willing to.
Just pray that God would give Ben, me and the other guys going the strength to stand for Jesus and be Christ-like examples on the fourth floor. Also, pray that we will be able to make friends and start a good Christian community. One of my fears is that I won't be able to relate with many of the people, so pray that the lost would see Jesus in me, and that they would be attracted to what I have through Christ. 
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."                Matt 28:19-20
God has called us to be different, lets live like it.


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3 comments:

  1. LunaPumaMarch 19, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Oh wow, JP. Gosh, I am so proud of you guys! That really takes guts. You two and your friends are such great Christian examples, for realz. I'll definitely be praying for you guys. Good luck!

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  2. AshleyMarch 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    JP! That is so awesome. I'm excited for you all! That will be (most likely) so hard. But, I'll be praying that God will soften your hearts to see those guys like He seems them and understand where they're coming from. Believe me, if you ask God for a compassionate heart, you'll see more than you thought you were capable of.

    I'm totally praying and excited about the great decisions ya'll are making. College is capable of making or breaking people and...well, lets just say I'm impressed with both of you. :D

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  3. BeccaMarch 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Hey bro! I'm so proud of you, first of all. I'm really happy with how you seem on fire for Christ. I can't tell your heart, but from what I can see, you have become a wonderful man! I'm happy to call you my friend.

    Second, I'm praying for you. I know that you and Ben will do great. The Lord will use you both in a mighty way if you let him. The Lord will allow this time to really shape you and train you to defend your faith. What a wonderful opportunity! Keep after Christ!

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