Weariness
When to Try Door Number Three 25 Jul, 2019 in Pastor to Pastor by Megan leBlanc THERE’S A THIRD DOOR Weariness had set in and I was ready to throw in the towel. The organization I started wasn’t growing and disappointment and stress had taken their toll. So, I sought the counsel of a well-known minister. I asked one simple question: “Is it time for me to quit or should I persist?” He savored my question for a few seconds, then replied, “Persist a little longer, because God may show you a better way.” Rather than urging me to go through Door Number One, retreat, or Door Number Two, fight till the end , he proposed Door Number Three — p ivoting in a new direction. His advice ultimately led to the founding of Convoy of Hope, an international relief organization that has provided tangible help and the message of Jesus to more than 115 million people. WHICH DOOR SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? Whether it’s a church program or missions project, at one time or another you