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Ania
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on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 5:29 am
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Wow! I can really relate to you Paula! Until now I used to think that there is something wrong with me, because I'm also afraid to tell people about Jesus. I thought I was the only one struggling with that. The country I live in is 99% Roman Catholics and all my peers at school think that when I read a book about prayer, it's so weird! And then I'm afraid of what they'll think of me when they see what I read, that I carry a Bible to school etc. But still we carry the good news of Jesus Christ, to people to have no hope aside from that. And all these people will die an eternal death if they don't repent!! And it also pleases the Lord to tell others about HIm. And when we get to know God more and more, we'll love to tell people about Him,
Thanks for the encouragement to witness :D I'll be sure to do my best now,

Blessings,

Ania
LindseyV
Fear
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 9:20 am
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I'm scared to death of telling people about Jesus too, and honestly I never have. I almost did last month but I was so scared, I didn't know exactly what to say, and I feared I didn't have enough answers to questions they might ask. I guess I was also afraid of what they might think of me. Bad, huh?
I've thought about that verse that says Jesus will be ashamed of you before God if you're ashamed of him before men. I pray that he forgives me...he forgave Peter for denying him, though, didn't he?
I also think I may have found a trick to being less afraid...Paul said in Timothy I believe that he was not ashamed because he KNEW who he had believed. So, the more you know him intimately the less you'll be ashamed, I think.
Anna
i getcha!
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 9:57 am
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i completely understand what you mean. even though i WANT to share Jesus with others, i rarely do. people know i'm a Christian- it's really obvious. but as much as i want to talk to people about God and all He's done for me (and what He can and will do for them), i always find myself at a loss for words. i will definitely start praying for Him to give me courage. isn't there a verse about that? something like He hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. thanks paula! very encouraging. :)
elizabeth
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on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 10:39 am
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I usually find it easy to share my faith and stand strong in my convictions, but there have been so many times that i've faltered as well. I totaly get what you mean.
court
Me too
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 10:51 am
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This is also something that I struggle with. I'm a very open, verbal person. Nothing's to personal for me to discuss. I'll talk to anyone about anything. BUT, sharing the gospel scares me. I guess I feel like I'm not qualified or that I'll turn the person off to God forever. My favorite Bible verse is 1 Timothy 4:12. The ironic thing is, while Paul tells Timothy not to let others look down on him and intimidate him, that's exactly what happens to me. I feel that, since I'm young, I'm inadequate.
So, Paula, I definitely understand where you're coming from and I will definitely pray for you.
Julie (A Lily Among Thorns)
Re: Ania
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 11:09 am
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I go to a catholic college and my friend from there think its weird that I carry a bible around or that I pray before I eat. I will try to be a better witness to those around me. Telling others about God is a fear of mine, but recently I met a guy from Chicago and he does it so well, he's been encouraging to me, so that I tell others about God without fear.
Elaine
Thanks!
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 2:49 pm
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Thank you so much Paula! This post was such a blessing for me. I've never done it before just because I'm really sheltered homeschooler and so I don't know many non-Christians, and Daddy would never let us go street witnessing. But I just started trying to talk to my athiest pen pal about God but I'm really anxious about it. It being thru the mail is a real advantage to me because I'm not very good with words face to face. I've always been worried I'd say something wrong. But then there's that verse that says God will give you the words to say when you are tried for your faith.
Carina
Very True
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 6:02 pm
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Yes this is, sadly, a very legitimate and common fear... :/ I'm not exactly comfortable either with sharing His Amazing News...

But that's a great prayer request!! I will be praying for that...

And I have never really explained to an extreme "other-religion-ist" about Christianity....I have encouraged some people in Christ, but I have never evangelized like the normal term would define it...

Thanks for this reminder and encouragement!!
Love To All My Sisters In Christ,
Carina
~anon~
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on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 6:39 pm
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Ya know, I've been praying to God about not exactly knowing how to witness and such. This was helpful! I've prayed for you, Paula. I think what you and those teenagers did was really cool. :) I'd love to go out with an adult Christian woman and do that sometime!
anon
other ways to "tell" people about jesus
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 6:43 pm
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thats so cool! i think theres other ways to "tell people about jesus christ as well too though. we were just talking about this in our church program--how sometimes the best way for people to get to know jesus, they see him in you. like, some people may not be interested at all if they dont think He changes people. if you can let christ shine through, people can tell that there's something different about you, and they might ask or become interested. of course you should still evangelize, but there's other ways beside actually speaking the word of god.
Melinda
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on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:55 pm
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i agree with lindseyv. I believe that i fear to speak to others about God because i lack faith. Also i am scared of what others may think. I hope this will change as i try to walk closer with Him.
Heidi
I can't watch the vidoes, but i'm pretty sure i can relate
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 8:01 pm
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i'm really pretty sure i relate. i'm scared that people will think i'm weird, and i even go to a christian school. let me tell you, the school may be christian, but that doesn't make the students christian. so i'm really self-conscious to live completely for Him, when i shouldn't be
Mist
love the topic!
on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 8:14 pm
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Just got done with a week long conference at church about sharing your faith! And God has truly moved my heart! I went out Monday and im going out again next monday!

How can I ask God to use me for His will, but not share His truths?
God's girl
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on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 10:48 pm
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Please pray for my friend, she thinks she's fat because people tell her she is, BUT THEY'RE LIEING because she's totally a skinny-minnie and she won't believe me, she's needs God's intervension so she'll stop beliveing this lie that's makeing her have eating disorders!!
Melon
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on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:12 am
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This is so true, we might be the only person that could reach out to the lost. Recently I have been praying for the boldness to witness God, and God is good! I was able to make public speech and tell my friends about Jesus(I usually just have panic attack to speak in front of people). Even though at the beginning I got a bit nervous but it was amazing to have conversation with them and that they told me they never heard of the gospel before and I was able to inspire my Christian friends to have this boldness and confidence come from God to not be afraid to share the Good News.
~anon~
Re: Melon
on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 4:49 pm
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That's awesome, Melon! I'm going to pray for the boldness to witness, too. Thank you for inspiring me. :) God is so good & faithful!
Carrie, with the LYWB team
God's Girl
on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 3:37 pm
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Praying the lies of the enemy will be stilled in your friends mind today and that she’ll begin to see herself as our Heavenly Father sees her.

Thanks for being concerned for your friend, God’s girl! May the truths of Ephesians 3:19 fill her heart and mind today!


“[That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [ may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself!]” Ephesians 3:19 AMP
Christa
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on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 4:41 pm
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Hi thank-you so much! That gave me more to think about! I haven't really shared the Gospel in fact with anyone since high-school better yet, since when I was in High-school. I remember when I was counselor-in-training one summer and there was a horrible incident where one of the staffer's cousins was shot and killed! And everyone was gathering around and there was a total of thirty of us and we then all stood in a circle and I felt this huge nudge like: "Christa share the Gospel with these people," and I had so many opportunities but I was so scared and frightened and I held back... God kept pushing me, and pushing me and I never did!!!! I SO REGRET IT TO THIS DAY!!!

Then later after that, I felt like God wanted me to pray for him as well! And I didn't! I was soooo scared!!!! And I soooo regret it to this day! I had an amazing opportunity to share the Gospel with thirty people and I didn't budge!!!

On the way home I told my Mom what happened and both of us stopped and prayed each one of them! And then I felt at peace. But still, I regret it and now that I think of it I have a heart for sharing the Gospel with the people I go to school with and I'm going to get a masters degree in Executive Business Management.

So, this time every time I step into one of my business classes I always hear God telling me: "Christa, always remember to have an answer for the hope you have!" and despite it being a secular college this time every opportunity I have I share the Gospel or some scripture in class!!:)

Yeah, now that gets me thinking about do I really do what Jesus commanded us to do in the great commission..... It's one thing to be an example but it's another to share the Gospel...

I agree it's frightening!!! Thanks for the encouragement and giving me something to think about:)
Mezeline
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on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 12:41 pm
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Im so glad to know I am not the only one! I felt so bad in highschool (and sometimes now in college) when I held back or was too timid to share the gospel. Totally felt like I wasnt a good speaker or I didnt know where to start. Yesterady, I found a verse Exodus 4:10 "But Moses pleaded with the LORD, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”

11 Then the LORD asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? 12 Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” So, if you all would pray for me, you would be doing me an ENORMOUS favor!!!! I've felt God leading me since 2010 to talk to my neighbor Sheri about him.
Jazzy101girl
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on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:41 am
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Hi Mezeline!

It's nice to me!!! Of course I'll be praying for you!!! Me too, I've always had a problem speaking in front of people, so many people made fun of my voice when I tried to share the Gospel or express my views on Homosexuality and tried to explain why I disagreed with it but got shot down, however God was on my side! I'll share that story some other time.

I will certainly pray for you and your friend Sheri!!!:) I've been trying to reach out to my best friend Veronica for years! And I'm finally able to at least pray for her! I guess you and I are in the same boat!

It's so hard to share the Gospel especially in high-school! However, finally God is giving me more boldness and I'm not as afraid while I am going to school for the second time! So, praise God for that!!!;)

Thank you for that encouragement with your verse!!! I'll have to look up that verse!!:) You're in my prayers! Would you please pray for me for more boldness and knowledge of the scriptures?

Thank you!

Your-sister in Christ,

Christa