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"God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." ( 2 Timothy 1:7 , NIV ) |
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Some time after the funeral of his girl friend of thirty years, a Tennessee man was asked why they'd never married. His response: "Well, I never brought up the subject, and neither did she." Then as an afterthought, he added, "My friends tell me I missed a lot."
People we know need a relationship with Jesus. And we know they're "missing a lot." When your friend is asked why he or she was not a Christian, will they give the same reply? "Well, I never brought up the subject, and neither did she/he." Don't discount Christ's command to "go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."
"All the world" includes our own little world-our mechanic, or hairdresser, or convenience store clerk, or the young mother down the street. Pray silently, then ask seriously, "In all the time I've known you, I've never asked: "Do you have any interest in spiritual things?"
Be ready for the Spirit to guide you in what to say in reply to their answers. You'll be amazed at the positive responses you'll get! |
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Dear God, help us to realize that we aren't the only people who have a yearning for You. Help us to show those around us that we want to help them follow You. In Jesus' precious name. Amen. - LANITA BRADLEY BOYD, Fort Thomas, Kentucky |
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