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Last Wednesday night before Cru at Christopher Newport University a student leader rushed over to Brian and me with the widest smile I'd seen all week. He was kind of out of breath but ridiculously happy. He waved his hands around to gather a few more people and then he shared how a friend of his had just decided to walk with Jesus, forever. He went on and on and on about how this guy had grown up knowing things about God, had even come to a couple Bible studies that he led, but had never made the decision until today. One HUGE thing that stuck out to me from this scenario was this---> "I just asked him a simple question while walking home from dinner, "What was your experience like going to church growing up?" And from there everything unfolded. A simple question. Lots of listening. A few more questions. And then in the most natural way this guy was able to sit down with his friend and walk through the message of the gospel. I really want to get better and better about slowing down, listening, and asking questions. I think so many people are closer to wanting to know God than we think. You could just be a question away from the best day! If you want to get better at asking questions here are some "wondering questions" to think through. Some are cheesy and you would never want to use them in a real life scenario. Others are spot on and might be the next step to a significant conversation. Stay Awake. It's so worth it.
