Unexpected Opprotunites

When I was invited to attended the Teen Wolf EyeCon 2014, I became extremely nervous. I did not know what to expect! It was my first convention ever with actors I have loved for years! What was I going to say to them? How was I going to make connections with people I didn't know over a weekend? I became so anxious about it, I considered not going at all. Since not going at all was clearly not an option, I swallowed my fears and braced myself for what I thought was going to be a long weekend. I also remember going to the convention only caring about meeting one specific actor. Little did I know how things were going to change. 

When I got to the hotel room, something told me to remember God. There was nothing stopping me from using this opportunity, despite how unlikely, to spread God's light somehow. By the end of the convention, the actors that I really didn't care to meet turned out to be the best part of the convention. They were so insightful, inspiring, and actually really fun to be around! To one autograph signing, I wore my "Keep Clam and Pray On" shirt and one of the actors complimented me on it! I was also able to connect with someone who really needed to release hurt from the past and slowly but surely make her way back to God.

A perfect example of this is Paul. In Philippians 1:12-14, Paul writes, "And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear." (Philippians 1:12-14 NLT). Even when he was in prison, he took the opportunity to preach the gospel to others! What excuse do we have? 

This weekend turned out to be the complete opposite of what I thought it was going to be. God was able to take a very unlikely situation and use it to spread his light through me! Use your testimony to help someone else who may be going through what you are going through. Never underestimate what God can do and never be too afraid to miss an amazing opportunity to spread God's love!