Take time to evaluate

We finished up a series of small group lessons on prayer last evening. At the close of the lesson, we spent some quality reflecting on what we had learned over the last several months. I enjoyed the responses that came from various people, but the one that grabbed my attention was a young man who said "I never considered myself a guy who prays all the time, but I have found myself talking to God throughout the day." From that comment, I knew the topic had penetrated his heart and God was drawing him closer to Himself.

Taking time to listen to the impact of God's Word on someone's heart helps us to know if what we are teaching is changing lives and helping them on the journey of following Jesus.