Two natures beat within my chest,
One is evil, one is blessed,
The new I love, the old I hate.
But the one I feed will dominate.
This not only stands true for ourselves, but also the conversations we engage in . To
truly influence. We cannot impart, what we don’t possess.
We need daily self-discipline. Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his book “The cost of discipleship “
says it this way “ it is always true of the disciple ,that the spirit is willing but the flesh is
weak, he must therefore watch and pray. The spirit knows the right way, and desires to
follow it, but the flesh lacks courage and finds it too hard, too hazardous and
wearisome, so it stifles the voice of the spirit. The spirit accents when Jesus bids us
love our enemies, but flesh and blood are too strong and prevent our carrying it out.
Therefore we have to practice strict daily discipline, only so can the flesh learn the
painful lesson that it has no rights of its own.”
All of Ephesians 5 has a lot to say about our conversations and how we should conduct
our business. But Especially
Ephesians 5:15-16
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most
of every opportunity, because the days are evil.'
Colossians 4:6 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so
that you may know how to answer everyone.
Mathew 5:14 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with
gentleness and respect
So making the most of every opportunity, studying, preparing to have an answer for
everyone, Romans road should memorized.
Romans 3:23 … 6:23 … 5:8 …. 10:8-10
But also be well read, be interesting, know some current events,
Know some sports. Not as a idol of course! But that is where so many people we work
with live. So through Conversations, the spirit can lead us to openings to speak about
things with eternal consequences.
1 Corinthians 9:21-22
. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not
free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the
law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all
people so that by all possible means I might save some.
One life to live,
How quickly it pass
Only the things of Christ
Will last
The work begins with prayer. Prayer for those you meet and work with.
Prayer for hearts to soften, opportunity and words to say
We are planting and watering seeds. Be patient, be faithful. People pray God Use me .
Get usable he will.
Gods got this. He leads, He opens Doors. He the one that opens hearts
“Unless the spirit of God is calling someone they won’t come.”
As we work with people we build relationships, we influence hopefully we are stepping
stones. Napoleon Hill in his book “The Master key to riches “Quotes this poem (author
unknown.)
Isn’t it strange, that princes and kings and clowns that caper in sawdust rings. And
common folks, Like you and me. All are builders for eternity. To each is given a book of
rules, A block of stone and Bag of tools
And each must shape ere time has flown, A stumbling block or a stepping stone.
The block of stone is your life , Book of rules word of God ,bag of tools your gifts and
opportunities .
Remember ….As we speak with others always employ
1. Love (people don’t care what you know till they know that you care)
1. Truth. (Do you love them enough to tell them the truth ) True repentance is
required.
2. The Law of God to the proud. the Grace of God is a pearl of great price
Mathew 7:6 6 “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to
pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you
to pieces.
3. But Grace to the humble when the student is ready the teacher appears.
I prayed and planted the word of God with a friend for over 10 years before he was
ready to repent, turn and accept the Gift of God.
Sometimes you’re ridiculed and disrespected but that is part of picking up your cross
daily. Sometimes you don’t think your words are getting through. But the word of God
does not come back void. Just do the work
……..God owns the results.
God Bless you
Terry
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