I also think sometimes we forget that there is good ground and fallow ground and become discouraged.
Good post Sis. F.
I think the more discouraging part is the patience, actually.
We don't know a man's heart - ever and never will. We can't assess when that person is good ground or fallow. Some start out appearing good ground - for years and then dry up. Some appear fallow - for years and then become fertile.
I learned a rule in sales. I've posted this on occasion. There are principally four buyers.
#1 - Will always want what you have.
#2 - Will take some work convincing they need what you have, but eventually will buy.
#3 - Will take months or years to convince, but will eventually buy.
#4 - Will never - ever buy or be convinced that what you have is what they need.
The main idea is that you have to keep having faith because you never know until the contract is signed which buyer you have.
It takes patience and hope. Same working with souls.
I think the more discouraging part is the patience, actually.
We don't know a man's heart - ever and never will. We can't access when that person is good ground or fallow. Some start out appearing that way - for years and then dry up. Some appear fallow - for years and then become fertile.
I learned a rule in sales. I've posted this on occasion. There are principally four buyers.
#1 - Will always want what you have.
#2 - Will take some work convincing they need what you have, but eventually will buy.
#3 - Will take months or years to convince, but will eventually buy.
#4 - Will never - ever buy or be convinced that what you have is what they need.
The main idea is that you have to keep having faith because you never know until the contract is signed which buyer you have.
It takes patience and hope. Same working with souls.
This is true as well.
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Did I win a soul. Not directly -- but I'd say indirectly, yes.
...meaning, I gave money to Foreign Missions, which I know the Lord has used to win souls out on the mission field. When I get to heaven I'll see them.
Still feels good when you win them yourself though. So I'm looking forward to doing that in 2008, in Jesus' name.
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Daniel 12:3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars for ever.
Thank you. Now you are my best friend for pointing out my errors. I'll have to send you an invite.
Ah but I didn't point it out! Actually, I didn't even notice the mistake till you mentioned it, but will you be my friend anyway? ***slips Pressing a twenty***
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
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