Being the American that I am, I believed fervently in work-aholism. If you want to get things done, work 17 hours a day.
The lackluster church growth prompted heart searching and method revision. I discovered the power of not working (and praying). I also discovered the incomparable value of socializing. The latter upended my idea that useless chatter was a waste of time.
It turns out that socializing inspires people. If you want people to do things for you, then show them how important they are by talking to them. Here’s how it works: two or three people can always get more done than one. So if I’m the leader, I multiply my impact by delegating to followers. And I motivate followers to work by just taking the time out of my busy schedule to talk to them.
It wasn’t a sermon full of conviction that brought Zacheus to repentance. It was sharing a meal. Jesus took time out of his busy schedule to schmooze. That human connection made friends into followers, socialites into servants — for entire lifetimes.
from google images
Learn the importance of social activities.
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One of the reasons that people like me have full work schedules is that people just need someone to talk with.
Amen
Ah. The bane of my tongue-tied-minus-my-keyboard existence. Socializing. Lol. Very good point even if it makes me squirm. Often, the best and most needed points are the uncomfortable ones.:)
There’s nothing wrong Internet friendship. But there’s nothing better than face to face friendship.
This is something I’ve had to learn over the years. I’m still not great with parties, but a small group of people, especially if they’re interested in spiritual things, can be delightful.
Amen