PRAYERFUL EVANGELISM

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:58 +0100

Prayer is vital when it comes to evangelism. There needs to be prayer in preparing the hearts of people that need to receive salvation. You need to also pray for yourself that God will help you to communicate effectively and that your motives will be pure. I am a firm believer that all evangelism should start and finish in prayer. If we think about it, most of us who are Christians can probably look back and think of someone who prayed for us to come to know Jesus Christ. It might be an elderly grandmother or another family member, even a friend or a work mate.

I have found that prayer softens people and makes them open to the message and helps to clearly communicate the powerful gospel message. Even the hardest heart can soften over a period of time. If you are tempted to give up praying for someone, just remember the apostle Paul. He once persecuted Christians, but then turned out to be one of the greatest Christian missionaries of all time!

When I am praying for someone, I always pray 3 things when I am praying for a particular persons salvation - - -
1. God help them to see the need for Jesus in their life.
2. God allow Your Holy Spirit to convict them of their sin.
3. God open my eyes to this person’s greatest need and help me to say and do the right things that will draw them into a relationship with You.

When I pray for my unconverted friends, I can’t pray that they will be saved because I would be asking God to do something He cannot do. God can’t make someone respond to Him. Salvation is a choice. So my prayers for my friends should be that God would put people in their path to speak His message, that my friend would hear the message without distractions.

I have found that prayer also helps my spirit to be sensitive to others that may need to hear the message of Jesus Christ. As I meet new people or come to an understanding that someone is not a Christian my heart will be burdened with this person. When the burden is weighing on your heart you suddenly begin praying for that person and you will have God given opportunities to share your faith. So, pray and get ready for the harvest.

HAVE SOME EVANGELISTIC TOOLS HANDY

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:44:56 +0100

There are a variety of evangelistic tools that you can use to reach people. Sometimes people seem to want to talk about things at the strangest times. Having something on hand can help in those situations.
Here are a few examples:

Tracts – You can keep one handy in your purse, wallet or the glove box in your car just in case an opportunity arises. They are very handy if you don’t have much time or perhaps are a bit nervous about sharing your faith. I know someone who puts a library pocket in the back of all her books. Instead of a library card, she puts a tract in it!

Audio tapes and CDs – A simple gospel message on an audio tape or CD may be all it takes to reach someone. Perhaps you could record your testimony or what you believe and give it to people who ask questions.

Books – Look out for books on different issues especially ones where your friends or family may be interested in or if they are going through hard times.

Websites – Look out for websites that may help you to reach your friends. Many websites have a “refer to a friend” page that sends an email message on your behalf bringing the site to their attention.

Video tapes and DVDs – Christian media is becoming more of a popular thing. After the movie you can open up a discussion on spiritual issues.

These are some of the things I have found useful in sharing your faith with those around you. Remember these are not substutes for the Scripture. The Word of God is inspired---these other resources are not.

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PRAYERFUL EVANGELISM

HAVE SOME EVANGELISTIC TOOLS HANDY