Lessons Learned

I went to the Health Department today to get all my foreign vaccination information and stuff this morning. And oh was that an experience. I learned some lessons in this short amount of time.
1. Dont Judge.
2. Pray for the lost

The first lesson I learned right when I walked in the door. There are soooo many people there. And some less fortunate than others. I struggle with judging. There I said it. But God worked in my heart this morning. Seeing all those people there who were lost, and yes, who were less fortunate than I, taught me not to judge, and to be thankful for what I have. That was the first lesson.

The second lesson, pray for the lost, was a whole-nother story. My name gets called to go back. This really nice RN brought me into her little room and we started talking. Just about where I was going and what I was supposed to get. We simply looked at my vaccination record and she plainly asked me where I went to school. And I answered, "North Raleigh Christian Academy". It was almost like a light-bulb went off in her mind. Oh, this is for a mission trip. And for some reason, I felt like this lady was giving me a cold shoulder. It isn't easy to describe, but it was almost as if she categorized me. As Jesus says, His followers will be persecuted. I wouldn't say this was harsh persecution, but I didn't feel comfortable after that. She was nice, but very assertive. I understand that is her job, but I just felt it could have been handled differently. As we finished and I was walking out to the car, the only thing that was pressing upon my heart was to pray. Pray for this nurse. That she will be presented the gospel by another. I didn't outright share it with her, I could have, but everything was going so quick, as if she wasn't interested. But that doesn't mean it will never happen. I don't even remember this lady's name, but I know that I can still pray for her. God is putting people in my life throughout this journey that are teaching me so many lessons. I am thankful that this happened today.

I ask those of you who are reading my blog, to pray with me for this nurse. Pray that she will be open to Christ. Pray that if I were to ever cross her path again, I would share the best news with her.

Hannah :)