"Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me.” There is need of coming close to the people by personal effort. If less time were given to sermonizing, and more time were spent in personal ministry, greater results would be seen. The poor are to be relieved, the sick cared for, the sorrowing and the bereaved comforted, the ignorant instructed, the inexperienced counseled. We are to weep with those that weep, and rejoice with those that rejoice. Accompanied by the power of persuasion, the power of prayer, the power of the love of God, this work will not, cannot, be without fruit." The Ministry of Healing, Page 143-144
Pastor Sal's Comment: Pray for one person this week. Spend time with them talking about the things that matter to them. If they like cars, then talk about cars. If they like American Idol, and sit down and watch it with them. Just hang out with them and spend time taking an interest in the things that matter to them. Become their friend. Go to Starbucks, the Library, the Park, and just "hang out with them." Then when the subject comes up, tell them "how God has made a difference in your life", and invite them to give God an opportunity in their life as well.
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