10%

I heard a quote the other day that of all the ministers that graduate from Bible College, only 10% will finish strong and still in the ministry. There are so many pitfalls and land mines that most are picked off. Almost monthly, I hear of another minister that has fallen and it breaks my heart for it is by the grace of God that it's not me. We must plan NOT TO FAIL and try to think through and prepare ourselves ahead of time for any pitfall that could come our way. We have to continually guard our heart and stay close to Jesus. After that, the only thing we can do is trust Jesus and stay close by His side.