Sunday, September 11, 2005

Yep, I'm a tool.

So... amazing night. I pretty much had the opportunity to share Christ with a friend tonight that I met a long time ago and have had limited contact with. It was great to pour Jesus' heart into this friend, to catch up on life, and to be real with each other. I was so amazed by their boldness, willingness to listen, and the desire to know who this Jesus guy is.

It was humbling really. God used me to speak deep truth into this person's heart. Why does God choose me for things like this? Jesus, do you really understand who Ryan Shannon is? Of course I know You do, but seriously... You shock me sometimes with your purpose for my life. It was an honor to be able to be a "tool" (haha haha... tool) for God and to be an impact in this person's life. Thank you.

I pray for this person and for this critical point in their life and for the things they have been dealing with lately. (If you haven't noticed, I'm keeping this person anonymous). I was amazed to see how God has been pursuing this friend by their past experiences in life. I am beginning to think they realized that God has caught up to them.

Jesus... amazing.

Search me oh God, and know my heart.
Test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
~Psalm 139:23-24

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

All I can say is WOW!! Ryan you are such an amazing person and friend, you have always been a big inspiration and more important a friend that has always been there for me, even though I haven’t talked to you or seen you in a long time, I still know you are there for me. As we grew up together you and your family were the only ones that introduced me to Christ and for that I am very thankful. Whether I went to church or camp with you I always came out feeling better knowing that Christ would always be there for me. Thank you so much opening my eyes to Christ, I don’t think I ever thanked you for this so I just wanted to write and tell you thank you!
p.s. the beard was awesome, but it does cover up that little cutie boy face you have!