Being Used The Right Way

Hmmm. She's running a little late and that's not like her. Music is starting when she appears and squeezes by to sit next to me. "Missplaced my keys!" she said. I don't care...I'm just happy to see her here at church. Over a month of attending and she hasn't missed a single Woman's Bible Study on Tuesday mornings either. Seems enthusiastic and has been jumping right in to volunteer to clean and cook at the church. At times I find myself looking at her and wondering if six weeks ago really happened? Wasn't it six weeks ago she bluntly told me she was done with life...hated her life and just had no purpose? Was this the same person? Singing is interrupted with the announcement that today is Communion, the Lord's Supper. Is she saved? I mean...she seems different but can I sit here and let her not participate in Communion...without knowing for sure? The Pastor is conveying the reason for this and who should participate. I feel a slight nudge from the Holy Spirit and turn toward my friend and ask "Hey, have you ever asked Jesus to be your Savior? Has there ever been a time when you verbally asked Jesus in your heart? She looks at me with those big blue eyes and says in an almost pleading voice "I want to...but I don't know how? How do I get saved?". I asked her to repeat this Sinner's Prayer with me only if this is what you firmly believe and want. She replies eagerly "Oh...I do!". So we bow our heads and it seemed like it was only the two of us there. Tears streaming from her eyes...happy tears. There's some flowing from me too. After services, she tells the Pastor with those happy tears...I tell a few strong Christian women friends who hug her and love her up. Your name is now in the Book of Life. This morning, I didn't just go to church. I had a job to do that was prepared for me in advance by God. What a blessing to be a vessel for the Lord. Truly humbling. Thank you Lord!