Quick Tip for Sharing the Good News

I’m a big fan of evangelism! I’m a big fan of evangelism trainings and workshops, but I’m also a big fan of simplicity.  So much of our lives are complicated, but the saving power of Jesus’ name is not complicated at all, and there are some very simple ways to share the Good News of salvation!  Here is one:

…What if we simply told our story! What if the next time we are at the mall or at Starbucks, we find a new friend and share the story of how we came to know Christ and the difference it has made in our lives! What if we encouraged our girls to do the same! It’s simple, here is my story.

My life before Christ was empty.  Although I was a child I knew I was missing and important piece! I had committed sin that I knew as wrong.  That sin had made things in my life difficult. One morning during a church service, I heard the pastor talking about how sin separated us from God. In the car on the way home I asked my parents what that meant.  They explained that because I sinned I could not have a relationship with Jesus without forgiveness of that sin.  I wanted that forgiveness and relationship with Jesus so I prayed asking God to forgive my sins and lead my life.  From that moment on I felt that emptiness filled.  I knew the love and acceptance of Christ as my Savior!  I knew my sins had been forgiven and that my life would now be lived for Christ.  This relationship has led and directed my life, decisions about college, career, and relationships!  No matter what the world throws my way I don’t have to face it alone! I have a heavenly Father to go to with my hurts, pains, and questions.  Now my life is filled with joy each day that nothing can separate me from.

Your story may look similar or completely different but regardless it’s worth sharing!  The beauty of the Gospel is that the Holy Spirit is at work, seeking and saving the lost (John 6:44; John 16:8).  Our story may be one of many touches or it may be the touch that the Holy Spirit uses to lead a person to accept a personal relationship with Christ.  We aren’t responsible for that part, we just need to share! 

Use these simple steps to write your story, as well as encourage girls to write out their story.

1.    Make it short (2 to 5 minutes should be enough)

2.    Start with what life was like without a relationship with Christ

3.    Next tell about when you made the decision to follow Christ

4.    Follow it up with what your life is like now

5.    Practice with a friend, then go out and share!

6.    Have some of your favorite scriptures ready to share—if a person wants more information (I keep a spiral index card book in my purse with lots of verses to reference)

Who can you share your story with?