With gentleness

1 Peter 3:15 New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

I know the reason for my hope in the Lord and quite frankly, I struggled with the message that I am to write about.  I feel that the reason for answering with gentleness and respect is to allow for the gentle nature of Jesus to sound through me and to not judge others for their non-belief or differing views.  

My job, when asked, is to tell my story and plant the seed.  I may not necessarily see the nurturing of the message planted or the bearing of fruit.  If you know anything about farming, you know that taking care of new seeds is vital to a healthy crop.

Be pleasant while planting your seeds.