I have never been known as the most socialable guy around. I have always tried to be congenial to everyone. It was always hard for me to reach out to people, but I had to do this for my sake let alone others. Not being so socialable, it didn’t endear as one of the boys. I went to a new church and really no one was talking to me. I asked God what do I do? He said, if you want friends, show yourself friendly. So, the next Sunday I stood in the lobby of the church and greeted everyone who walked through the door. It’s funny, I wasn’t the only person who felt that. People began talking to each other and sparked a comradery amongst the members of the church. I have strived to greet and introduce myself to anyone who was willing to talk to me. Then I began to work with the socialably unacceptable people. This change me in more ways than I can describe. Everyone, from the most important to the least of all, wants to be loved and accepted by someone. I will still shake anyone’s hand who looks at me and greet them. I still open doors for people and try to be as polite as I can. I wasn’t always like this. My brothers and cousins can attest to this. But when I met the Lord and began to follow God, it changed me. It changed me so much that I wanted to reach out and to love beyond a reason.
Joseph1637/Crain Blanchard 