'We often become discouraged because of our lack of progress in the Christian life. When we are discouraged about that, we need to remember that God cares more about that progress in the Christian life than we do." - Ligon Duncan
I want to make the same point about "making an impact"
EVANGELISM
We often become discouraged that we are not "making an impact" to see souls saved.
Yet, we need to remember that God is more focused, attentive, and active in saving sinners than we are.
DISCIPLESHIP
We often become discouraged that we are not "making an impact" to see saints mature.
Yet, we need to remember that God is more focused, attentive, and active in maturing saints than we are. (also, to see the purity of His church, than we are.)