A woman was asked by a co-worker,
"What is it like to be a Christian?"
"It is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then he cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc., and then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see."
Several years ago, I had this as the signature line of my e-mails. It was always there for anyone who received an e-mail from me to see. One day, a dad of one of the chess club students replied to all and asked me to remove this because I shouldn't be promoting my religion using a school event (I was leader of the chess club)...at first, I complied and apologized...but then I realized, I was a volunteer in no way representing the school views...I was using my computer, on my time. So, it remained and I let everyone know that I could not separate being a Christian from who I was, whether volunteering at the school or wherever.
From then on, I have always had a scripture as part of my signature line and on several occasions, have been told by someone that the verse has touched their hearts and it was exactly what they needed to hear. I am so happy to hear when God has used me as a vehicle to touch someone's heart.
Lord, let me be an instrument of your peace each and every day..and please, every once in a while, send me a little reminder that it's working...and help me to remember to thank those who are being used by You for my sake as well.
Love you, Lord, today and always!
