Witnessing on the job

Chuck7 · 09-27-2005, 02:42 PM

Hey brothers,
Are you folks witnessing to others on your jobs? I'd like to hear how you ae all doing it.
Chuck7

Leafrivermac · 09-27-2005, 03:55 PM

As the opportunity is given and the Spirit leads. I sometimes have opportunity with some of the kids that are just too unmanagable to be in a classroom for any length of time. I at times work inmates and have much opportunity there. I enter a discussion off and on with teachers or staff or co-workers about the oneness of God. I can say that my time on this job has born some fruit . .especially considering that it's a public school systym.

Chuck7 · 09-27-2005, 04:06 PM

Thanks for replying Mac,

I openly talk about Christ and praise Him throughout the day. I act like I am at church. If parents are in a crisis they will often share with me. After 16 years I hav eonly been called on the carpet 3 times. Once because I was stupid enough to write my religious concepts in my plan book. I forgot the principal reads those things. And I really got some heat from the parents of a Jehovah's Witness student once. This year I have an on fire principal.We are in a public school . She is a pentecostal and has no fear of man. Of course she only has one year left as well. At lunch time I take my Bible and read it in the cafeteria. This has opened doors to talk with students and teachers. We are living in a very hurting world and there are loads of opportunities. I'm glad to hear ya working with the behavior kids. We have lots of those.
God bless,
Chuck

Alex The Hawk · 09-27-2005, 07:38 PM

Come to think of it, witnessing is my Job, LOL

knifemakerbill · 09-27-2005, 07:54 PM

chuck-the guys i work around don't realy talk too much about God, but if anything comes up, they are quick to ask me to be in prayer for their need. i usethose times to witness to them. they are much more responsive then than other times. i work as a dispatcher to electrical linemen, and they are the pool from which other dispatchers are chosen. on the most part, linemen are a rough lot. you have to be pretty tough to do the things we do. i know that there are a lot of good Christian linemen, but i also think they are in a minority in my profession. any time i get a chance, i witness to them, as it might be the last time i get to witness to that person. we work in situations where one wrong move could be your last. as they say-it takes a real man to hold "white death" in your hands. i always try to end any dispatch with the caution to take care of themselves and all around them. when we do have an accident, i try to be there to help them thru the hard times. we tend to stick together, and they know those that are Christian will be there for them. we have bonds much like soldiers have. we trust each other with our lives each day, and know that we will be there for each other. may be just a little different from working conditions where others work, but this is where God placed me, so i try to "bloom where i was planted"! keep up the good works, and keep witnessing. you may never know when your efforts will pay off-bil

Rebel Hog · 09-28-2005, 12:56 AM

Before I retired, I use to be in and out of thier cells
and would at times witness to those that would ask
questions, but was doing it againist regulations and
could have been fired.

09-28-2005, 01:05 AM

I have been but recently been told by one Indian, he suggests I don't do it anymore. Hey, if I get fired, I bet God has a real cool job lined up for me.

I right now see two friends that I work with that have a little interest and I see maybe God is working in there life. Can't quit on them at least.

Chuck7 · 09-28-2005, 03:22 AM

WOW Bill,
I neevr thought about that. Some places you are better to be still and not get others distracted. It's says alot for you that these people know whom to come to when they are in need. God bless you. I also wish you posted on here more. I love your replys.
Chuck

Chuck7 · 09-28-2005, 03:25 AM

I hear that Reb. I was a chaplain at out local jail. I was threatened to be banned if I ever touched another inmate while praying for him
That is wonderful Reb. God's Word will not return to Him void and you may see some of those folks in Heaven one day as another watered the seed that you sown.
Have a great day,
Chuck

Chuck7 · 09-28-2005, 03:27 AM

Alex,
I agree totally my friend. I really do. I pray as I get closer to Christ that I will be consumed with a passion for souls. The fields truly are white and ready to harvest.
Chuck