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Friendly Persuasion
by PamFord Davis How much influence do you have? Most of us have much more than we realize. We might not win first place in a door-to-door vacuum cleaner sales contest; but what we say and do matters a great deal. Those who trust us listen to our opinions, and will strongly consider our advice. Will we use that persuasion to lead others to a personal relationship with the Lord? Paul considered every meeting to be a divine appointment and witnessed of God's saving grace. "King Agrippa, do you believe what the prophets wrote? I know you believe! King Agrippa said to Paul, Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian in such a short time? Paul said, Whether it is a short or a long time, I pray to God that not only you but every person listening to me today would be saved and be like me-except for these chains I have (Acts 26:27-29 NCV)." Friendly persuasion is not arm twisting. It is the story of forgiveness lovingly shared with others. Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |