A Soft Heart

Many people think you develop thick skin in ministry. You don’t need thick skin. With thick skin, comes a thick heart. A soft heart is what makes you great in ministry. Hardness comes when we are hurt and unable to heal. You need to fight to keep a soft heart.

God called David “a man after His own heart.” David’s heart was soft. He spent years being attacked by Saul… years. Yet he kept forgiving. He fought for a soft heart. Once he became king, he would rather give up his kingdom than lose God’s presence.

Sensitivity is a “weak” spot in your spirit. The tenderness that resides there allows you do flow in your giftings.

2 Corinthians 12:6, 9-10 – /6 If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message, … /9 “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. /10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Ephesians 6:30-32 – /30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,s guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. /31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. /32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

For further reading, A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards.