Is it important that the failures outweigh the successes 3 to 1?  Does it matter that the farmer seems profligate (recklessly extravagant in the use of resources) in scattering seeds and apparently does not cultivate or tend the crop until the time of harvest?  -  Preaching Matthew - Stanley Saunders

I couldn't help but think about the number of Presbyterians I know who love baseball when I read this quote. Most of us would feel like pretty discouraged if we failed in our efforts two out of three times.  But if we played baseball for the Atlanta Braves, and had a .333 batting average, we would be the best hitter on the team!  

The kind of disciples that Jesus wants are recklessly extravagant with their love and share their love of God with others in a profligate way. The truest measure of success in our lives is the love we share and the lives we touch!