I was a scared 12 year old raising her hand when the preacher said “raise your hand if you know you need to make a decision for Christ” as the service was ending. A deacon in a suit & tie ran out in the parking lot to tell my mom after the service in case she didn’t know. She didn’t, & we were three steps from the car. Without him we never would have walked back in, I never would have prayed to accept Christ that day, my entire life would look different now.

Don’t be afraid to check on people. Don’t be afraid to feel silly. Don’t be afraid to try. I don’t remember his face, or how out of breath he must have been. I remember his action for Christ, & I am grateful for it. Someone else will be too.