Our last class is done, and I am walking down the hall, headed for my waiting ride. Just ahead of me is the girls’ bathroom and there are about five fifth grade girls standing outside of it. As I walk towards them, one says something and points to me. I don’t know why, but I walk over to them and tell the girl, “Are you saying things about me behind my back? Well, it’s okay. I love you anyway.” She knew I was joking, and she said, “No, no. Of course not.” Then I talked with them for a minute or two, and they asked me if I had a boyfriend. I told them, “No.” Then they asked me if when I was older, which one of the superstars I would want to date. I told them I didn’t know who the superstars were. They asked me, “Then what would you want in a boyfriend?” They asked!!! So, I told them!
“First, I would want a man who loves God with all his heart and who is serving God. Also, I think I would want a man who wants to be a missionary.” One girl asked me, “What is a missionary?” Before I could answer, one of the other girls piped up, “Oh, I know, I know; let me tell her. A missionary is someone who tells other people about Jesus.” I said, “You’re right! But, do you have to go somewhere far away to be a missionary, or can you be a missionary right here in Oklahoma City?” The same girl as before answered right away, “No. You can be a missionary at home. I’m being a missionary right now because I’m telling you guys about Jesus.” That got me so excited; I was almost walking on air as I walked out to the van! God is at work even in the smallest details!
~Joanna K.