Christians Who Don’t Say “Thank you” and “You’re welcome”
Okay, I can just picture some of you with squinted eyes, scrunched brows, and a silent “What??” emerging from your brain.
Some of you have trouble saying “Thank you” and “You’re welcome.”
Is this you? Good.
If this is you, then you’re who I want to speak to today.
I’ve been part of many ministries. I’ve been in Student Ministries as a Student Leader, a prayer team member praying personally with people who approach you, Baptism Team member and leader gathering people and also baptizing them, evangelism witnessing to people randomly on the streets, outreach leader/pastor coordinating outreach activities and evangelism opportunities, worship team member, worship team leader, teaching pastor, small group leader, discipleship ministry leader, and a few others.
I’m not tooting my own horn here. Instead, I share this with you so that you will know I have experience in interacting with others, a lot. Which means, I have heard from people many times the kind words, “Thank you,” and compliments similar to, “That was really good.”
Now, as one who does ministry, I have been very reluctant to say, “Thanks” or “You’re welcome.” But why?
I think for starters, we’re afraid we will steal God’s glory
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