This past weekend I attended a workshop which taught participants how to share their testimony; the shortened version - the 90 second variety. This condensed version of our story can open doors for deeper conversations.
The telling of our faith journey in a short and concise way could prompt questions which will then lead us to tell Jesus' story. This and this only has been my appointed work: getting this news to those who have never heard of God, and explaining how it works by simple faith and plain truth. (v.7)
When we put ourselves out there; when we look around and see a hurting world we should recognize we must do something. It all begins with a prayer and a smile. Prayer comes before anything good takes place. For this writer, prayer is my way of talking it over with God before making a move. Prayer clears the path, centers the spirit and prepares the heart to do something.
The smile might open a closed door or provide eye contact with someone who needs to feel acknowledged. This small gesture might make the difference between someone experiencing a good day or a bad day.
Simple things make such a difference in each of our lives. The person we pass on our way to work today might be the same individual we encounter in line at the grocery tomorrow. Relationships are begun in such ways. When God begins to prepare a heart to hear of Him, he also prepares the chance encounter which provides opportunity.
Simple faith and plain truth, will provide that chance encounter; the encounter which will change everything.
1 Timothy 2
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