Improving your cast

 Following up the blog, A Fishing Tale, here are a few tips from the book of James on improving your net casting!

1) Be Resilient!

Things will be tough. Jesus promises this: "In this world, you will have trouble." But when trouble comes, we must remain resilient in those hard times o both be a source of encouragement to others, but also to benefit from persevering! James 1:2-3




2) Be Consistent!

Avoid playing favorites. It will happen that you get along better with some people over others, but always be aware and mindful so you do not inadvertently show more kindness, patience, or grace to some at the disregard to others. Remember...Jesus Himself had a heart for the outcast. (James 2:1-7)





3) Be Considerate!

You may not realize it, but people hear you. The temptation to speak ill of others when they are not present may be strong, but we must not fall into this trap. Words can be damaging, and we must also plant seeds of trust by avoiding to speak ill of others behind their backs. Water cooler talk can devastate your witness for Christ when it is not disciplined. (James 3:8-10)




4) Be Holy!

Yes...maintain the line between your actions, attitude, words, and deeds and those of the world. Be careful not to reflect those around you whom you could have the opportunity to outreach. Be the example of Light for those who may be lost in darkness (James 4:1-4).






5) Be Patient!

Net casting in the workplace is the long game; consistently shining the light and love of Jesus. Give God time to till the soil of the hearts around you, and always be watching for opportunities for Gospel conversations. They will happen. Don't force them. Jesus' grace and kindness to others was irresistible, even to those who were quite stubborn (James 5:7-8).

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