I believe the Lord is calling me to minister to a friend. I am terrified. I know He will give me the opportunity. I have to wait. Right now continuing to develop the friendship is key. I know why he chose me. He has prepared me for this in many ways. It's going to be a difficult journey though. Things in my past that I don't like to talk about. When I lived in two worlds. The sin that entangled me and still haunts me at times. I feel like Jesus when he was being tempted in the desert. When I get depressed and lose focus on Christ, I am bombarded with temptation. Satan waits until you are tired and weak. We waist precious time warring between flesh and spirit. Then, we remember, cry out to Jesus! He gives us rest and refuels our spirit. Give it up to Him. When truth is our foundation, we will not fall. The truth is I am a sinner who is saved. God's grace set me free. Not of my own strength, but Christ's alone. So, I press on by the Lord's leading. If my pain can turn my friend to the freedom of Christ, then so be it......
