Source: The Long View
“Recently, in South Asia, I was interviewing leaders of a major movement. One of the questions I asked was: over your years of ministry, what habits, disciplines, or mindsets have helped you to endure in ministry and eventually become fruitful? The question was being translated and was eventually shortened to, ‘over the years, what has helped you grow in ministry?’ (which is similar but not quite the same thing and led to some interesting answers). One of the leaders, without pausing a second, answered: ‘Persecution.’ ”
» Read about six effects of persecution and four ways we can respond. See also other articles and resources from Justin Long.
Interesting that Justin opens with the child’s prayer. It reminded me of Tim Hawkins’ take on that prayer. https://youtu.be/imH7zo-aAuU