Doesn't it feel good to go where everyone knows your name?Today's Scripture:
Know your sheep by name; carefully attend to your flocks.
Know your sheep by name; carefully attend to your flocks.
Proverbs 27:23
A classic sitcom showed a recurring scene each week in which a man would enter the restaurant and everyone in the place would yell out his name in greeting. The scene exemplified the familiar line in the them song, "You want to go where everybody knows your name." Indeed, everyone does like to be known by name, as it is a form of intimacy and familiarity that expresses value and acceptance. God modeled this for your by telling Moses that he knew him by name in Exodus 33:17. But learning a name is just the first step in knowing a person. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus told the disciples that the hairs on their heads were numbered and known by God. He knew more than their names.
Using a person's name in conversation helps you to connect with him.
One great way to keep track of information about a person is to keep a client card simply write the tidbits on the back of someones business card after you meet them. When you truly get to know those around you, you become intimately aware of their likes and dislikes, strengths and challenges, and burdens and celebrations. It is by knowing them that you can attend to their needs.
Your objective is to move your relationship deeper in the various levels of communication from superficial to significant. Purposeful communication can enhance your fellowship and build your opportunities for meeting the needs of others.
Selah people' and friends target two people with whom you have experienced only superficial conversation. Make it your goal to learn and remember one personal fact about each of them this week. We you see those people who you have now got to know better call them by name and see the smile that you put on their face. God knows each of by name so it is Godly for us to know our brothers and sisters by name as well.
"God's blessing upon you as you grow closer to those around you...your brother-in-Christ "Patrick" will be praying for you as you seek to grow closer to God and others."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston ~ via mobile at the park in Mt.Olive
One great way to keep track of information about a person is to keep a client card simply write the tidbits on the back of someones business card after you meet them. When you truly get to know those around you, you become intimately aware of their likes and dislikes, strengths and challenges, and burdens and celebrations. It is by knowing them that you can attend to their needs.
Your objective is to move your relationship deeper in the various levels of communication from superficial to significant. Purposeful communication can enhance your fellowship and build your opportunities for meeting the needs of others.
Selah people' and friends target two people with whom you have experienced only superficial conversation. Make it your goal to learn and remember one personal fact about each of them this week. We you see those people who you have now got to know better call them by name and see the smile that you put on their face. God knows each of by name so it is Godly for us to know our brothers and sisters by name as well.
"God's blessing upon you as you grow closer to those around you...your brother-in-Christ "Patrick" will be praying for you as you seek to grow closer to God and others."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston ~ via mobile at the park in Mt.Olive
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