Well said, President Harrison - It is somewhat of a long read for some, but we all know we have been sent by our Savior, but there is always time to dally on the way. It is obvious the Lord didn't give us a salvation quota or we wouldn't be Lutherans knowing we can't work our way into heaven.

Of all the religions and doctrines in this world our future doesn't define itself on failure, it defines our future on acceptance of the Lords unchanging word only....

Consider that Christ sent out the 72, but he was expecting results in a given time - that had to be the case, as his goal was to fulfill prophecy, and or get the job done! He undoubtedly knew the minds of his outreach crew and knew their personal potentials. Witnessing what is in ones heart is not a special person in the congregation's job, it was given to us all and all confirmed members should know that.

We do sing, "Here I Am, Lord" but we need to do the song, not just hear it.