Say what!?
There are different times I'm in situations that I'm looking for ice breakers to start a conversation. One of the places I'm trying to start up conversations is in the gym. I feel awkward. While there are a lot of people in the gym, it's very individualistic. There isn't much conversation.
People are very focused or listing to music that will psych them up mentally so they can do a workout. As I was on the treadmill one day, I began looking around at all the different kinds of people. Everyone there has goals they are trying to accomplish. Many are trying to achieve a certain look or level of health.
Some people are there to be seen. They draw attention to themselves. Some gain attention by the clothes they wear or lack there of. Some do it by flexing in the mirror. (not me) Occasionally, you get a captain oxygen. The captain won't stop talking or making noise.
Who could I talk to? As I walked to the free weights I noticed a guy that had a tattoo of Scripture on his chest. Could he be a Tebow fan? Is this just another tat? Did this mean he had a relationship with Jesus? I thought I'll ask him.
He laughed then, said he was a believer. I asked him what his story was and he shared some deep details of some trails he has gone through. Jesus and working out has help him get through it. He thanked me for the conversation and gave me his name. Discipleship will soon follow. Based on his response I could tell he wasn't in a discipleship relationship.
As I went back to workout, I noticed all these other people that had tattoos. Many of the guys had cross tattoos or religious icons. It looks like I'll be having a lot of tat-versations!
Look around. You will see ways to connect.
Be encouraged. Go Fish!
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