Emphasis Preaching Journal

There is something about me that likes the pat on the back. Although it has been more than a quarter century, I still remember the conversation I had with our denomination's leader in our area. There was a warm feeling inside me as he voiced approval of something I had done well. That made me want to do even more for the work of the Kingdom of God. I felt "wanted." I liked the feeling very much. That bit of praise made it harder and harder to say "no" to new opportunities that came my way. One success builds other successes.