A Whole-hearted Decision
Not too long ago, Don had the opportunity to do some trail ministry while out riding. That day on the main trail he met a new Trail Ranger. On previous trips he had shared the Gospel with each of the Rangers and prayed with them. This was his first conversation with Holly, a lady Ranger who had only been on the job for a few weeks. Don explained,
While conversing, she agreed for me to share something that changed my life.
I simply handed her an off-road-themed cover of the Gospel of John
and asked how I could pray for her.
As Holly’s eyes welled up in tears, she told Don her prayer list is very long. Don consoled her revealing that God already knows her struggles and challenges. With permission, he put his hand on her shoulder and prayed for her. She thanked him and they separated on the trail. As he rode away, Don felt a prompting to look for her again on the way out of the trail system.
Don couldn’t wait to see what God was going to do with their next encounter.
He found Holly parked on the side of the trail on his way out.
He stopped and asked if he could speak with her again.
Asking if she died today, where she would spend eternity, Holly said she didn’t know. Don told her she could know for sure, explained the plan of salvation and invited her to repent and put her faith in Christ right then.
Holly said she’d like to think about her decision.
Don encouraged her to think about it… because her decision must be whole-hearted.
Before they separated, Don prayed God would continue to draw Holly to the Father.
Don S from Johnson City, TN—Power Sharer