The Disproportionate Investor: Do we really need to choose who we converse with or invest with? How do we know if that wasn't a 'God ordained conversation'? How can anything we say or do be wasted unless it's in a relationship that is already built up or is it zapping lots of your energy. When you invest in someone and they are consumers - don't they need you to help or is there someone else out there for them to 'suck the life out of.' Will they turn around, be encourage or will they naturally go on to consume over and over again? Where do we spend our energy? What if we spend 80% of out of our time in relationships that are based on healthy (fun) relationships and the other 20% was invested in being the eyes of Jesus and LOVING on these people. They need Christ and if we can't give them alittle, who will?
Chapter 9 : The Last Word
Now putting it all together. My prayer daily is 'Lord, who do you have for me today'? Not even 'What' you have for me it's 'Who' you have for me. We all face trials and situations or circumstances daily - most of the times it is dealing with people. Jesus will walk us through them - how we handle them will make the difference.
New Notecards to keep in my Bible:
1. Approachability: Be available (no 'walk by' conversations)
2. Conversations: Be fully engaged, ask challenging questions.
3. You are an Evangelist! use your gifts, listen when the Spirit of God prompts you.
4. Look at them through the eyes of Jesus. Love on them!
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