Drip Drip Drop Little April (well May) Showers

Yesterday I realized I am blessed. Ok, I've realized that before, but on May 11, 2010 I concluded that the English language may be the best tool I have to evangelize. Upon arriving in Europe I clung to the English language as my comfort, all the while wishing that I knew many other languages that sound "cooler" or that are more difficult to pronounce. I used to view English as a curse. Since I know English and everyone else works hard to learn English, I really don't need to learn any other languages to get the bare necessities of life (please catch the song title) and so I have neglected delving into foreign languages. As of yesterday, I have a new appreciation for this gift. People cling to English! My good friend Rachel asked if I wanted to come hang out with some students at Starbucks and when I stopped by, I learned that she randomly started speaking English with them and now they are interested in hanging out more often to practice their English. What a blessing! While we were sitting there, a woman turned to us and asked if we would be interested in babysitting her two boys in order to speak English with them. So, because of this "former curse," people walk right up to me instead of running. They make evangelism easy. All I have to do is use my voice. What a gift. So thank you Lord for the blessing of English.