So, today, I got to address the whole EMS crowd with a basic introduction, an overview of what I saw my job entailing, a request that they HELP me develop this role, as they haven't had a Christian Chaplain in over 10 years.
I thought my introduction went well, and it really seemed they were engaged, but there was one young lady who seemed particularly interested.
After the meeting, she asked if we could have a talk.
She's Muslim. Grew up in Saudi Arabia, and was often beaten by her parents for not being "Muslim enough". She had a boyfriend that her parents hated, until her boyfriend beat her up, then they liked him because he would "help bring her back into the faith",
We talked for over an hour, and she has been seeking 'peace', and another EMS tech was telling her about Jesus. She said she believed in God, and Jesus as His Son - not the Jesus of Islam - and was hungry to learn more.
She wasn't quite ready to pray and accept Christ - yet - but I have no doubt she's really close. When we got done talking, I asked her if I could pray with her, and she seemed a bit reluctant - then she asked "what do I need to do". I said, you just sit there and I'll do all the heavy lifting.
After I prayed for her, she looked at me and said, "I think I'm finding it" I waited a second, and she said "Peace". I think I'm finding Peace.
All Glory to God.
I thought my introduction went well, and it really seemed they were engaged, but there was one young lady who seemed particularly interested.
After the meeting, she asked if we could have a talk.
She's Muslim. Grew up in Saudi Arabia, and was often beaten by her parents for not being "Muslim enough". She had a boyfriend that her parents hated, until her boyfriend beat her up, then they liked him because he would "help bring her back into the faith",
We talked for over an hour, and she has been seeking 'peace', and another EMS tech was telling her about Jesus. She said she believed in God, and Jesus as His Son - not the Jesus of Islam - and was hungry to learn more.
She wasn't quite ready to pray and accept Christ - yet - but I have no doubt she's really close. When we got done talking, I asked her if I could pray with her, and she seemed a bit reluctant - then she asked "what do I need to do". I said, you just sit there and I'll do all the heavy lifting.
After I prayed for her, she looked at me and said, "I think I'm finding it" I waited a second, and she said "Peace". I think I'm finding Peace.
All Glory to God.
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