The well-equipped carpet cleaner

Bryan* owns a small carpet cleaning business. “It’s honest work that provides an income for my family,” he commented the other day when he stopped by the GoodSeed USA office to pick up some more Stranger books. His clients trust him to come into their homes and make their carpets fresh and clean once again. Bryan is well-equipped with a specialized truck, including a high-temperature vacuum machine. With plenty of elbow grease, he’s ready for anything.

Not only is Bryan prepared to clean any floor, he is also a well-equipped ambassador of Christ, always ready to share the gospel (1 Peter 3:15). He went on to say:

What I really enjoy are the people God brings across my path. I get to know my clients more and more each opportunity I have to return––sometimes several times in a year. I make a point of taking note of decorations, photos on the walls, and such that will give me an idea about their worldview and what’s important to them. It doesn’t take much to begin a conversation, and you’d be surprised how many are quite open to talking about spiritual things. I always keep a case of GoodSeed books––The Stranger or By This Name––handy in my truck and so I’ll often say, ‘I read this book and thought it was really helpful in explaining, in a simple way, what the Bible is all about. If you don’t mind, I’d like to leave it with you as a gift.’ People are quite happy to receive the gift––not always, but most of the time.“If I get a sense that a client is not much of a reader, I also have three or four Stranger VideoBooks in my truck to give out on a loan basis. This gives me a reason to later inquire if they have had a chance to watch it. Because I’ve written my name and phone number in the front cover, they can also get in touch with me, if they wish.

Over the years, I’ve given away many books. During that time, I have heard several people express how much they have appreciated the resources and how much it helped them understand the Bible. I feel like giving good resources is one way God can use me. I just want to be obedient.”

You, too, can put together a “Be Ready Box” so that next time God brings someone across your path, you’ll be ready to share gospel––simply by offering a book or video.

(*Name changed as per GoodSeed policy)

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