God and I have been talking this morning, and He is reminding me of a truth that I cannot escape. I don’t want to face up to this and THAT has something to do with how my brain is wired … But, it is true and I have to admit it. I have to agree with Him on this!
Before I reveal it, let me ask you to read the entire thing before you jump to conclusions or make assumptions about me. I wish this were not true and it DOES NOT mean I give up. But fact is fact. So here goes:
I cannot make ANYONE serve God. I cannot make ANYONE live for Him. The ONLY ONE I have control over is ME.
There are many people in my life, and specifically in my church, for whom I care deeply. I want to see them succeed. I see what I believe is great potential in their lives. Some of them reach for it and even far-exceed my estimation of what God has for them. And some are happy just existing … not engaging with God or His will for their lives. Although I don’t know God’s will for anyone but ME, I can see it by the fruit in their lives (or lack of it).
So, today, God gently reminds me that I need to be the best David I can be. Keep praying. Keep loving. And allow the Holy Spirit to do His job. And I am praying for just that.
The Random Thinker 
That’s all I want you to be – the best David! Love God and let Him use you to encourage us and to help us in studying His word. You can’t make anyone do anything – You are not God 🙂 my 2 cents