Sharing Your Faith With Friends and Family: A Practical GuideSample

Trust in the Holy Spirit to Guide Your Words

Sharing about Jesus can sometimes feel challenging, especially when we struggle to find the right words. This can be disheartening when we are passionate about sharing His greatness and love. One way to build confidence and have meaningful conversations is by relying on the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Holy Spirit can help us navigate tough conversations and provide the right words to say.

How can we rely on the Holy Spirit? The key is to trust that God is supporting us. Trust allows us to open ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to act on what He's saying. If we genuinely believe that God wants to speak through us, He will!

In 1 Corinthians 2:3-5, Paul says, “I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.” This passage reminds us that even when we feel scared or inadequate, relying on the Holy Spirit can provide us with the strength, support, and wisdom needed to share our faith effectively.

Remember, everyone experiences the Holy Spirit in different ways. By trusting in God’s plans and leaning on the Holy Spirit, we can face our fears and be open about our faith, knowing that God is our greatest supporter.

Pray for Guidance: Ask the Holy Spirit to provide you with the right words and an opportunity to share your faith with a friend or family member.

Be Open: Trust in the Holy Spirit’s guidance and be open to how He leads you in conversations about faith.

Father God, I pray for your peace to surround me. Provide me with the confidence to share Your Word and seize the opportunities to speak about my love for You and Your greatness. Please guide me with the right words through the Holy Spirit and comfort me when I feel anxious or afraid. Continue to work in the lives of those who don’t yet know You, and make them receptive to Your message. Amen.