tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post2550339027436673697..comments2023-11-02T10:26:12.388-04:00Comments on Rachel Olsen: Does evangelism scare you?Rachel Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666181671944102358noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-67644007546480460532010-03-17T15:45:30.804-04:002010-03-17T15:45:30.804-04:00I don't feel comfortable "cold calling&qu...I don't feel comfortable "cold calling" someone but if I establish a relationship and someone has questions or I have an opening to introduce my faith, I do. I've found that I'm often what's called a "seed planter" and someone else closes the deal down the road if they continue on in their quest.Dionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887793549770593022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-13573275131880393752010-03-14T22:51:46.460-04:002010-03-14T22:51:46.460-04:00Definitely - it scares me. I'm currently prayi...Definitely - it scares me. I'm currently praying for a friend who's just expressed that she doesn't really know what the purpose of life is about anymore after seeing her mum suffer and lose her battle to cancer. <br /><br />I know that's a clear cry for Jesus, but I just don't know where to even begin to share with her....how God can bring meaning to her life. It's feels like an overwhelming task to evangelise sometimes. But when I think abt it carefully, I guess I'm too hung up on trying to convince my friend to have faith when she doesn't...and that's really God's call....not mine. Thx for helping me to see this :)SimplyWaitinghttp://www.chezong.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-23030327616726457182010-03-13T11:05:41.491-05:002010-03-13T11:05:41.491-05:00Wow I was just praying about this! Is God good or ...Wow I was just praying about this! Is God good or what!<br /><br />I am of the group that hopes my life reflects Christ. If an opportunity appears I hope & pray that I can say the words the Holy Spirit wants me to say to bring someone closer to Him. <br /><br />I have family members who feel it is their responsibility that at every twist & turn, every email, every phone conversation must be about Christ, His saving grace & all who don't have it will go to hell. They feel all are lost souls & it is up to them to spread the Word. They feel it is where God wants them. Whether you like it or not, you are going to hear about the Lord. Please don't get me wrong, these are Spirit filled, great Bible knowledge, living the Word kinda people. I feel like a failure next to them. <br /><br />My Lord is showing me that I am not like them & that is ok. He wants to use me, my weakness & strengths for His glory. I need to be open to the Spirit. I stand on Isaiah 55:1 'My Word that goes out from My mouth; it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purposes for which I sent it.' This is a powerful statement from God!!!! I pray Jeremiah 42:3 "Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do." I have come to understand I am one of the dropping the seed kinda person. Through my actions & words people will know the Lord. The Lord will send someone else to water, weed & reap these people. <br /><br />Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” So I seek His kingdom & His righteousness & when He wants me to speak, I pray for wisdom & peace to do it. Otherwise, I say a silent prayer for whomever I am around. <br />Blessings & Peace Marymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169090940216910126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-78128732363397656412010-03-13T10:55:15.515-05:002010-03-13T10:55:15.515-05:00I often think about when or who I should witness t...I often think about when or who I should witness to and get scared at the idea of actually doing it. I love the comment before mine where she said "God doesn't tell us to make people believe, just to spread the Good News." Thank you for that reminder. I feel when it's time to witness, God will lead and I'll know what to say and when to say it.Tonya Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035295756087790022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-83522961678050295122010-03-13T10:29:42.820-05:002010-03-13T10:29:42.820-05:00You know, I think it's the THOUGHT about what ...You know, I think it's the THOUGHT about what may happen that's the scariest. Once you push through your fear, God can help you. But you must step out in faith. At least that's how it's been for me. The "what if's" are the scary part: "What if he/she gets mad; what if they laugh or ask questions I can't answer?; what if, what if, what if?!" However, God doesn't tell us to make people believe, He simply tells us to spread the Good News. <br /><br />Something I always tell myself when I get in that situation with a non-believer is this: I can only control what comes out of my mouth and their reaction is up to them. I can plant the seed and then God does the rest. <br /><br />I'm praying that we move past our fears, step out in faith and not take responsibility for another person's response. :)<br /><br />~Amy V. from WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-73466223054943943552010-03-12T21:03:02.926-05:002010-03-12T21:03:02.926-05:00To be honest it does make me nervous to talk to so...To be honest it does make me nervous to talk to somebody like that. I wish it didn't.<br /><br />KimberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com