How Many Times

            How many times have passed up an opportunity to share your story? There are those around you every day that need to hear it. There are so many hurting people in the world (outside your church). Some may even be in your very own family. When you share your past and where you are today, you open the door of communication. When doors are open, listen without passing judgment and without being so quick to point out the wrong that someone does.

            In James 1:19 you are encouraged to be quick to listen, and slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Therefore, when you listen do not be so quick to speak. Let God direct you in what to say, when you say it, and how you say what need to be said. When you allow God to direct you the message of God’s Love can be received. It is not God desire that any should perish; if you allow him to use you he can change lives. When was the last time you visited that lonely elderly women across the street, and just sat down to talk with her or had your teen’s friends over to just hang out. Please! Understand that to reach those who society has ignored for such a long time will take time. 

Be patient! Have you ever thought of starting a small group (maybe you would like focus on one person) but really investing in them; spend time and planting seeds (God’s Word) along the away ( it may be a benefit to have a mixture of Christian and Non-Christian in a small group setting). Find out what those you want to reach like to do or what their needs are, and if there is any way you can meet do so, if you cannot point them toward someone who can. Meet them where there are, it is important for you to maintain your Christ Like example at all times. If you are sharing one thing and doing other, you have lost your witness.

Follow God and GO! Reach those, God precious people.

Remember You Are Chosen,

C. I. Fowler