How to Get Started: Becoming Active in Your Daily Life

While I was at the gym, a stranger approached me. We started a conversation, and suddenly he mentioned severe pain in his right arm. I offered to pray for him in the name of Jesus. He agreed, and right then and there, he was completely healed! He was visibly surprised and confused about how it had happened. We met again afterward, and he gave his life to Christ and expressed his desire to be baptized!

Now that you’ve reached the end of this Bible reading plan, you might be wondering: How can I apply what I’ve studied and learned? The decision is up to you. The testimony from the gym is meant to inspire you to pursue more in your Christian life. To be used mightily by the Lord in this area of ministry, I believe you need two things: childlike faith and humility, coupled with a hunger for more of God’s love flowing through you. You must be willing to act on God’s Word, not merely listen to it. There is no blessing in simply accumulating knowledge without putting it into practice.

A disciple is a learning follower, and learning involves practice, mistakes, and occasional failures. When I first began praying for the sick, the results were few, and I felt discouraged at times. But breakthroughs happened here and there, encouraging me to keep going. In my experience, the best way to begin is by praying for people who are not close to you, such as strangers, rather than family or friends. Evangelistic outreaches or spontaneous encounters often yield the most opportunities.

Ask yourself: If I were that suffering person, wouldn’t I want someone to care enough to pray for me? Then start showing love to others—even to unbelievers—by offering prayer. After laying hands on the person and commanding the pain, sickness, or infirmity to leave in the name of Jesus, ask them how they feel! Growth in this area comes when you step out in faith, not by praying from a distance alone. The Bible says, “Lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” (Mark 16:18). If you’re looking for more guidance and training, click this link for additional inspiration and resources. God bless you! GO Movement Youtube Channel