Environment

I met a person the other day that was sharing with me how they are a follower of Christ. I admit from the person's negative attitude and disgruntled view of the world I was thinking to myself that they must be following at a distance. Scripture reminds us that we can plant seeds and harvest results but the growth is up to God (I Cor. 3: 6- 7). Growth may be in God's control but we can create environments conducive to growth. Before we question why we don't see fruit(results) in the lives of people we have shared our faith with we must ask, "What in my life may be hindering the growth?"