Over 3 years ago, Amy and I were sitting having dinner at Roppongi Japanese Steak and Sushi Restaurant in Evansville, IN. In came 3 Eastern Illinois baseball players, to eat beside us at the hibachi grill. I began to talk with them about their season, and how I remembered being “out on the road” as a college athlete.
As Amy and I finished and got up to leave, we decided to pay for their meals. I told them the one catch was I needed their numbers to put them on the morning Live ON Purpose! Text list. I explained to them what it was and they agreed to join. I know you are thinking that any college student would join up for a free meal, but guess what happened next…
Every once in a while I would get a response from them about how they liked the messages and what it meant to them. Now some 3 years later, one of the guys, Dane Sauer, has reached out to me to tell me how Christ is working in his life daily. He is sending the messages to friends and family members. He really feels great how God is working in Him and through Him.
Dane is having a major influence on his family in Chicago. His grandmother, Patricia Alexander, has emailed me to let me know how proud of Dane she is. She is delighted with his commitment to Christ and the excitement he has to spread the morning messages.
You see a hello, a smile, a hug, a note, an ear, a text, or a paid for meal can really influence people. Never ever, ever discount the power you have with Christ as your guide to help others feel His love and power!
Thanks Dane for reminding me that ALL relationships matter!!