The most popular reason people give me for not sharing their faith is because they have fears about sharing their faith. Perhaps it is the fear of being rejected, or the fear of not knowing what to say, or simply lacking the courage. Here are ten ways you can conquer your fear of sharing your faith.
7 Ways to Pray for Your Friends
1) Pray that your friend’s faith will not fail.
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Luke 22:31, 32
Principle: If their faith doesn’t fail, then they won’t fail.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Christ’s mercy has already triumphed over judgment. But has it done so in our lives? Do we share that mercy forward and do we receive it from others? Are we shaped by it or by the desire to judge others in order to position ourselves as something we are not?
Day 5 // Overcoming Unforgiveness
In the Matthew 18 story, we are told that a man was forgiven of a huge debt (about $800,000.00 in today’s world). Then, he was unwilling to forgive someone else who owed him what amount to about $200.00. That is sad. One of the greatest tools in Satan’s toolbox that he uses against us to destroy our relationships is unforgiveness.
Day 4 // Overcoming Offenses
Do you believe that we are living the last days? Matthew 24 records the words of Jesus as He prophesied what would be happening before His return. Wars and rumors of wars. False prophets. Famines. Earthquakes. Lawlessness. And in the middle of this list, Jesus says that many people will be offended. People say things about you. Stab you in the back. Disagree with your opinions. Perhaps someone you love betrayed you. Perhaps you confided in someone with a deep secret, only to have them betray your confidence. You have important choices to make. Do you pick up the offense or not?
Day 3 // Overcoming The Devil’s Mind Games
Whether you realize it or not, you are in a battle. The moment you gave your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ, you angered the devil. And the primary place this battle takes place is in your mind. There is a battle going on between good and evil, right and wrong, God and the devil. Your mind is a battleground. And the choice is yours.
Day 2 // Overcoming Temptation (Part 2)
Jesus knows what it is like to tempted. And He also knows how to overcome it. As we read the passage in Luke 4, we can learn a few lessons that will set us up for victory. Always remember that when you are tempted, God always provides a way out.
Day 1 // Overcoming Temptation (Part 1)
People often say, “The devil made me do it.” Unfortunately, that is a false statement. Although the devil does tempt you, he cannot make you do anything. Remember this: You can’t stop the birds from flying over your head, but you can stop them from making a nest in your hair. The devil tempts you to . . .
Day 5 // Mary
Even though she prayed about it, Melinda didn’t have much hope. She had just finished an interview for a dream position with a terrific company and great benefits. The reason she didn’t have much hope is because three of the other candidates were graduates of Ivy League Universities with a myriad of qualifications.
Day 4 // Joseph
My friend, just because you are facing some obstacles does not mean that you don’t have the favor of God. The enemy tries to steal, kill and destroy, but God has the final word. Because you have His favor. In Joseph’s case, he ended up being reunited with his family, with blessings from both his earthly father and heavenly father.