Respect

Use us Lord. It is so exciting to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Jesus came to seek and to save, not to force Himself on anyone. Don't force the message of the gospel, and don't let the world force it's message on you. Be like those who kindly say no thanks to you. In fact, you don't have to approach anyone with the gospel message.  Let them approach you, and then you be about the Lord's business, because that's all the business you have! Don't make excuses. Don't apologize. They approached you. Respect should be reciprocated. We're not out to, proverbially, win friends and influence people--God's Word is powerful on it's own. God's Word penetrates hearts. You don't have to force yourself or the message of the gospel on anyone. We are spreading the message of the gospel, and lot's of people have a problem with that; they have a problem with you. The same people are offended when you won't engage in their worldly banter. You are damned if you do and damned if you don't. You will have to answer to the Lord for every idle word. Don't allow the devil to beguile you. Be firm in your belief, your mission, and your purpose. You won't be the first believer on the earth, in your neighborhood, city, state or the world who experiences, mental, psychological, and physical religious persecution. But I digress. 

Thank you Lord for establishing our ways and our goings. Thank you for carving your name in our hearts and minds.

We awoke this morning excited about the opportunity to share the gospel message, even if only your name. For at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.  

Many are angry at the trials, tests and tricks that the Lord has allowed the enemy to do to purge us by fire. The blessing is in the purging, and we thank you Lord. Now use us for your purpose. Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to thee. Save somebody today Lord Jesus. Set somebody free. Release, recover. Heal, deliver, have your way. In the name of Jesus we pray.