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Do you ever feel that tug to share your faith but hesitate, unsure if you’re really ready? Many of us feel this tension—we know we should be stepping out to share Jesus, but we hold back because of fear. It might be fear of saying the wrong thing, or not knowing enough, or worrying about how the other person might react. But what if God wants to use us as we are, fear and all?

Recently, a member of the yesHEis community, Bella* shared her story with us, how she faced her fear head-on. She joined our “Overcome Your Fear” challenge, praying for courage to be authentic, to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and to be bold enough to share the love of Jesus with someone new.

Here’s how God worked through that moment of vulnerability and faith…

At the start of the challenge, Bella’s biggest prayer request was to let Jesus’ love shine through her and to be led by the Holy Spirit in sharing her story. When she prayed, she asked God not just for boldness, but also to help her truly connect with someone who needed to hear about Jesus.

Then one morning as she was praying, Bella felt a nudge to reach out to a new neighbour she’d only spoken to in passing. She arranged to go out for кофе and decided to trust God with the conversation.

Following the nudge

Over кофе, she asked her neighbour if she believed in God. The neighbour stated that she did believe in God and had even started praying for help with a difficult ситуация. Her neighbour also shared that while she имеет a Bible, she wasn’t sure where to begin in her faith journey.

Taking a leap, Bella shared her own testimony, describing the peace she found in Иисус and through prayer. “I’d never spoken to someone about Бог before, but I’m so glad I followed the Holy Spirit’s guidance,” she said. She walked away from that кофе catch up feeling encouraged and committed to praying for her new friend’s journey to faith.

What could happen if you overcame your страх?

This story is a beautiful reminder of what happens when we trust Бог to guide us, even when we’re afraid. The Holy Spirit doesn’t ask us to have everything figured out; He just asks us to be available and present.

Are you facing similar fears about sharing Иисус? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Here's some things you can consider:

1. Pray for Courage and Sensitivity:

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see the person in front of you as Бог does and to give you courage to follow His nudges.

2. Take a Small Step:

Evangelism doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Sometimes, it’s as simple as asking someone a question about their faith or offering to pray for them.

3. Trust the Outcome to Бог:

Your role is obedience; Бог takes care of the results. Remember, you don’t have to lead someone to faith on the spot. Just be a faithful presence and let Бог do the rest. When we step out, the Holy Spirit steps in!

Imagine the ripple effect your step of faith could have in someone’s story of coming home to Jesus! Бог is ready to work through your simple “yes”—take the step today and watch how He uses your story to draw others closer to Him.

Join the “Overcome Your Fear” challenge in the yesHEis app

If you're ready to step out but don't want to do it alone, the Overcome Your Fear challenge is a great place to start.

Here’s how to join:

1. yesHEis ऐप खोलें। (अगर आपके पास अभी तक नहीं है, तो इसे मुफ्त में ऐप स्टोर या Google Play से डाउनलोड करें।)
2. 'चैलेंजेस' टैब पर जाएं।
3. 'अपने डर को दूर करें' चुनें और चैलेंज शुरू करें पर टैप करें।
4. अपनी गति से साथ जुड़ें यीशु को साझा करने में आत्मविश्वास बनाने के लिए व्यावहारिक, सरल कदमों के साथ।

आपका पहला कदम विश्वासपूर्ण 'हाँ' हो। वे बाकी का ध्यान रखेंगे।

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*नाम गोपनीयता के लिए बदला गया

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Kya aap kabhi Yeshu ka saath baantne mein ghabrahat mehsus karte hain?

Aap jaante hain ki Yeshu ka saath baantna aapke isai hone ka sanskar hai, par iske baare mein sochkar aapka dil tez dhadakne lagta hai. Thoughts flood in, “What if I say the wrong thing? What if it becomes awkward, or worse, offensive?” You might even worry that sharing Jesus means you come across as pushy or forceful. Aisa lagta hai jaise aap kisi aur ki udhaar ki zimmedaari apne kandhon par utha rahe hain.

But here’s the truth: sharing Jesus isn’t something you do by yourself. You’re not the hero of the story — the Holy Spirit is.

Evangelism isn’t about a single moment or decision. It’s about transforming someone’s heart, mind, and soul. And guess what? Transformation is the work of the Holy Spirit.

People don’t need your perfect words, they need a new heart.

The Holy Spirit is involved in changing hearts. In Ezekiel 36:26–27, God promises to give people “a new heart and put a new spirit” within them.

That’s not something we can manage by ourselves. But when you step out and share Jesus in partnership with the Holy Spirit, He moves in that person’s heart, doing what only He can do.

That means the responsibility for changing hearts doesn’t rely on you. Your role is simply to be obedient and share the message.

So, how can you learn to depend on the Holy Spirit’s power rather than your own strength? Here are three easy ways:

1. Pray for a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:26 reminds us that “the Spirit helps us in our weakness.” Before sharing Jesus with someone, ask the Holy Spirit to help you trust Him. Pray for guidance and confidence, not in yourself, but in His ability to work through you.

2. Step out in obedience

Share Jesus, even if it’s scary. Step out, not in your own confidence, but with faith that the Holy Spirit is directing you. John 14:26 tells us that “the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us of everything we need to say.” Trust that He will equip you in the moment.

3. Pray over the seed

After you’ve shared, pray that the Holy Spirit nurtures the seed you’ve planted.
Pray that His words will stay with them in their heart and mind. Ask Him to continue moving in their life, drawing them closer to Jesus.

Imagine what sharing your faith could be like, knowing it’s not your job to change hearts. Isn’t that a much more liberating way to approach evangelism?

The responsibility of sharing Jesus doesn’t solely depend on you. The Holy Spirit is your Helper–guiding, equipping, and working through you. Your only role is to show up and let the Holy Spirit do His part.

Pehli baar kisi ko bulana thoda muskil lag sakta hai, hai na? Christ se aap samajhte hain prarthanasheel samudai ki importance, isliye yah prabhavit kar sakta hai ki aap doston ko wahaan lekar jaye.

Lekin kisi ko us samudai mein bulane ke liye kya chahiye? Kisi ko church bulane ka matlab kya hota hai?

In today's increasingly secular culture, inviting someone to church can feel like a major move. In recent years, the rise of culture clashes along with the public missteps of notable church leaders has fueled an already skeptical general attitude towards the church. Moreover, it’s significant for someone to visit a new community, particularly if they’re uncertain about any shared values. Yeh sab thoda mushkil lag sakta hai, aur hum ise talne lagte hain, bina kisi invitation diye.

So let's take a moment to remember why it's an important and effective way to introduce someone to Jesus. Inviting someone to church creates a purposeful space for the Holy Spirit to manifest and work in people’s hearts. Yeh logon ka swagat karta hai ek aise samudai mein jahan woh apne vishwas mein badhna seekh sakte hain aur seva kar sakte hain. Yeh Bhagwan ka design hai ki hum ek zindabad Christian samudai mein jeeye.

Toh kaise hum is process ko thoda asan aur kam muskil bana sakte hain-na keval aap ke liye, balki unke liye bhi jinko aap church bulana chahte hain? Yeh kuch vahavharik kadam hain, jo madad kar sakte hain.

1. Samjhiye ki girja ghar hawa ki tarah ho sakta hai.

Agar aap ek lambey samay se Christian rahe hain, to church aapko parichit aur surakshit lagega. Lekin kai logon ke liye, yeh ek vyavidha aur asambandhit cheez hai, zhinhone sirf media ya entertainment mein dekha hai.

Jab aap kisi ko church bulane ki poshakta karte hain, to yeh zaroori hai ki jo bhasa aap prayog kar rahe hain us par sakriyata apnaaye. “Mein tumhe 7 baje church service ke liye lene aunga” kehne ke bajay, shuruwaat mein kiye gaye karyakalap ko samjhayein aur zyda vivaran dein.

“Christian-ese” shabdon ka istamal na karke sab kuch spasht bataye aur aapke dost ko sujhav de ki wo upp karein. Iss prakriya mein aapke mitr ko uksaav mukt, dar-mukt aur asantushti se bachane mein madad milegi. Ye hume dusre mude ki or le ja raha hai.

2. Kisi prasangik cheez se shuru kariye

Cafe chalte hain ya ghoomne chal, koi church mitten me bulane se daha asaan hai. Sam ka udaharan lein, jisne ye tezi bhari faisla liya jo sambhavit samband ko bachane ki liye tha.

"My mere kha le baler weldha gaya aur jab mein aur faith ka ullekh kia, hair stylist kehat tha ki woh aatmik vishwas par pradhavit kyte hai… Mujhe mera faith story share learn tha aur wo really interested lagta tha. Main unhe havaudhaan girja ground le jane me nikal gaya, unhe coffee offer ki aur unka deen sampark behter banane ka. Waha kafi accha tha akhirkar fid kadihin.

Raiseymaya logwaardadh sti ke footpath mein milta.

Yaad rahe, is prakriya mein jaldi nahi karna chahiye. Unhaen jo aapki chinta jale, ab sahi huli.

3. Sarakaar naurit mein samay aur shakti lagaya jaayega

Holy Spirit ke upholds aur mukhya khidna mein lage koi iska dharne ki yahi hai aur adm waha karein toekomst.

Ho jaaye yaad rakhe, jab aap keh rahe ho Jab prabhu yeh karein to jo prabhu chalein. Prabhu ko jaankar ya samay par samay kiya jayein. Unhe dhyan rakhe. Yeh is din ko dhyaasban kar sakta hai

• Jab ek pratyek saptah...
• Yeh aapke mitr nahi dhiyano
• Din mein prarthna chit pr pada banda likhit ki roz prarthna saptahalyag.
• Samjhye aur...

Ya aadat aur suchit karein aur aap takle huye yahaan ki hamesh... Aapko ost futhi to taskari mein ho raha ho, isli...

4. Prabhu ko nishedh karke ab praweshi batol tab cheek kar do yah sah rogda fayde

Agar aap kisi ko church bulane ka nikasi rahate Aapko koi jeet aapko pehen birne ka deka hai lekin... Shit aur clarus shaanti ulyag mein link nahi...

Rather than giving up or taking it personally, pray about it. Ask God to give you clarity, discernment and comfort, and continue to pray for that person.

The important thing is that you tried. You strengthened those faith muscles and will be better prepared and more confident the next time the Holy Spirit prompts you to invite someone to church.

Inviting someone to church is an exciting opportunity. If you have a friend on your heart that you want to invite to church, be intentional about making a plan, take courage and jump in and do it. Imagine what it will be like when they say yes! The reward far outweighs the cost. Ultimately, their journey of faith rests in God’s hands. Your role is simply to offer the invitation.

Tayla is a former competitive surfer and self-confessed introvert. After an injury halted her surfing career, Tayla felt that God was urging her to step out of her comfort zone and live life focusing more on others than herself. She tells the story...
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‍This Is Tayla's Story
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I found that living for myself is actually quite comfortable. So when I felt challenged to step back and start looking out for others, it was scary, but I found that that's actually what we are called to do.

When I was living in South Africa, I was surfing competitively for a while and I was just so focused on myself - until I had an injury that stopped me from competing. The day before a contest that I'd been training really hard for, I sliced my foot open and I couldn't walk anymore.

And that's when I really felt that God was encouraging me that I needed to step out.

I'm a very introverted person, which made it challenging for me to step out and share my faith. So it took a lot of courage, but it also brought a lot of fear when it came to actually doing something. So, I was praying for opportunities to come along where I could share my faith and one day I was in the water surfing and I came across these guys. I found out that they were ex street children and that one of my friends was going to start volunteering at the organization where these guys were from, called Surfers Not Street Children.

I just had the idea one day, you know, maybe I should start a Bible study. So a friend and I started one up with these guys which was really challenging because it was really outside of my comfort zone. The first time we turned up at Bible study, it was pretty scary as we didn't really know what to talk about or how to engage with them. They were late teens/young adults, and were pretty skeptical.
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I found their pushback hard, but it was then I had to remember, you know, everyone comes from a different background, so just showing love towards them was the most important thing. Sometimes we have no idea where people have been or what they're going through, and sometimes they just need to be shown love. These guys were from the streets and they grew up on the streets. So we would try to choose topics that would relate to them.

There was one really skeptical guy who came for the first few weeks. After a while he became a bit more engaged in the study and asked more questions. It was so cool to see him interested in wanting to know more. One day he came to Bible study and just showed us his chest… he had ‘God is good’ tattooed across his whole chest - just like the ‘No Ragrets’ meme - which was very cool to see.

That’s when I felt ‘this is so awesome’ and this is why I'm doing this. It was so encouraging because I had been so scared in starting the Bible study. It was so awesome being able to see how God can even use an introvert.

I realised it's so important to be obedient to God's calling even when it’s something that's scary and we have a lot of fear about it. It’s encouraging knowing that when we are obedient, God is with us and he has put the opportunity in front of us for a reason. He’ll always go before us and be with us through it all.

Do you ever feel like your mobile owns you, and not the other way around?

Through DMs, mobile messages, and social media notifications, you are connected with hundreds of millions of people around the world. Each ping from your mobile is a demand of your attention, and every post, comment, and message you send comes from a desire for attention back. Instant attention from anonymous people on the other side of the world.

Thanks to the internet, our society is hyper-connected. Whether you like it or not, we are plugged into the largest communication hub ever known to man. But the cracks are starting to show.

We are bloated with hyper-connectedness yet we hunger for a connection that is true, genuine, and personal.

Humans are hardwired for genuine connection. And it’s in that space Jesus calls you to share him with the world.

After His death and resurrection, Jesus gathers his disciples together and sends them out, saying, “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Notice the progression of Jesus’ instructions; Jerusalem followed by Judea and Samaria, and finally the ends of the earth.

For the disciples, Jerusalem was the immediate area, the centre of their culture and society. Judea and Samaria were regions beyond the immediate, and the ends of the earth were… well, as far as you can go.

So if you’re looking for a way to share Jesus, start in YOUR Jerusalem.

Start in your immediate area where you are already personally connected. Start with your friends, family and the people you see every day. Cultivate a friendship that is personal and genuine and share Jesus in that space. It could be as simple as starting a conversation with your neighbour or someone at university, or in a friendship you already have but want to take deeper.

As you grow your friendship, find ways to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit. Let peace, love, and joy shine out like a light on a hill pointing to Jesus. In the context of your close relationships, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and take opportunities to open up conversations about Jesus, church, and faith.

People are hungry for genuine connection.

Share Jesus by limiting your hyper-connection with the world and explore true, genuine connection with the people already around you.

Who can you reach out to in genuine connection today?

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References
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-human-connection/201912/making-real-connections-in-the-age-social-media

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Galatians 5:22-23

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

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We live in a world full of restlessness, fear, and instability. Yet, as Christians, Jesus offers us peace amidst it all. As Christians, not only do we have access to this peace, but we are also called to reflect it to others who are longing for stability and hope in a chaotic world.

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"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

John 16:33

Peace is one of the greatest gifts God gave to mankind. And it’s a gift we can share with those around us who are searching for meaning and rest. Yet, often we can feel far from peace. So how do we as Christians live from the place of peace that Jesus describes? Erwin McManus illustrates it well when he speaks about worship, and how genuine worship can create a shift of responsibility in our thinking.

When we are feeling overwhelmed by life, feeling the stress, anxiety, and the despair, McManus says it’s because we have taken on responsibility for things that we do not have the power to carry. So how do we shift the burden and draw on the peace Jesus offers?

Let it Go

Erwin explains when we take on the stressors it’s like we pitch a horizontal roof over our life. When the rain falls, it gets heavy and our roof collapses. Yet, if we shift our roof to be more vertical, aka, connect with God. It causes the rain to pour off to the side and water all the fields around it, growing a harvest that eventually bears fruit. When we live from a place of peace, it becomes evident to those around us. Our lives can spark curiosity and open doors for conversations about the source of our peace—Jesus.

Re-align

Worshipping God teaches our soul to shift our roof vertically. This helps us to re-align our internal narrative too, "This is bigger than me. This is not mine to bear. I’m going to give it to God." which can provide a sense of peace even in the chaos. As you re-align and experience God’s peace, consider how you can gently point others to Him through your own example and words.

Practice

When the stressors of life start to take over your peace, practice the art of refining your soul worship so that when the rain comes, you can continue to be peacemakers who create fruit within the storm.

In practicing the art of resting in God's peace, we not only nurture our own souls but also demonstrate to others the hope and security found in Jesus. Who in your life might benefit from hearing about the peace that Jesus offers?

How are you practicing the art of resting in God's peace in this season?

How can God use me in my secular workplace?

Have you ever felt like you’re not living a life “on mission” because you work in a secular career? Perhaps you have a burning desire to make a difference in the world, but you feel confined by your day to day responsibilities of work/study.

As Christians, it’s easy to develop a mindset that our “Christian life” is separate from our “Monday-Friday life”. Sometimes we can have the perspective that the spiritual practices in our life are important to God, but the secular ones such as going to work, don’t matter (or at least, not as much). We can assume that God is nearer when we’re doing spiritual things, but not as close when we’re going about our day-to-day lives. But God is omnipresent; He is with you wherever you go, and He cares about every aspect of your life. You don’t have a “spiritual life” and a “secular life”- the Holy Spirit lives in you, so your whole life – including your career – is spirit-filled!

Your job can be your ministry and your workplace can be your mission field.

You don’t have to be a missionary to be on mission. You might be the only Christian that your workmates encounter, so that’s a great opportunity for you to be an example of Jesus. This could look like making choices to act above reproach in all circumstances, including at work. Or not engaging in office gossip, choosing to be a peacemaker when conflict arises, or being kind and generous to those you work with. These are good examples but the opportunities are almost endless for you to be an influence for the gospel within the arena of your career. As you grow in awareness that your workplace is your ministry, you will naturally begin to notice opportunities to share your faith.

Know that your gifts are God-given; therefore, do everything as if you were doing it for God. God isn’t just with you in the big moments; He is with you in the everyday, mundane tasks of life. You can serve Him in everything you do! In the book of Romans, Paul puts it like this:

So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life - your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life - and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him Romans 12:1

God created you with individual gifts, talents and skills, to be used for His glory. So whatever your sphere is, own it! Do great work - be an amazing IT specialist, graphic designer, carpenter, nurse etc. Allow your dedication and the beauty of your craft to be an act of worship.

3 tips to owning your sphere:

1. Spend some time in God’s presence on your way to work. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you opportunities to be Jesus to your workmates.

2. Write out a mission statement which highlights your purpose/values in the workplace (hint: ask yourself “what do I want to be known for after I leave?”)

3. Reflect on your gifts, talents and skills. How could you use them for God’s purpose?

Whatever sphere you find yourself in, you can be an influencer for Jesus. How can you own your sphere this week?

Brian is a normal guy who loves Jesus and wants to share his love with people he meets every day. A chance encounter at a petrol station became an opportunity to share Jesus in a miraculous way. Brian was prepared for that opportunity because he made one simple life choice…

The other day I was at a petrol station. I noticed a person who seemed to be limping, he looked like he was in pain. So I went up to him and I said “Hi, can I pray for you?” he replied, “Sure, yes, you can pray for me.”

It turned out he was a Muslim so he wasn’t bothered by me praying for him at all. I prayed that all his pain would go away. At first, nothing happened but after a few moments, he turned back to me and said that his pain had gone away! I said “That’s because Jesus loves you and cares for you.”

It was a super quick moment. He didn’t trust in Jesus at that moment but it planted a seed. And maybe further down the road, he’ll be open to hearing the Gospel.

An easy way I’ve found to start talking to people about Jesus is to ask “Hey, does that hurt?” because there are people everywhere who are in pain. I don’t always have the right words to say but I just try to build their connection to Jesus.

There is one decision I’ve made that has been very helpful in sharing the Gospel, when I go out into the world I simply keep my eyes open. Too often we’re so focused on ourselves we miss opportunities that are right in front of us. Sometimes there are things going on around you that the Lord wants you to see. He might want you to intervene in someone else's life. Right there at that moment. We need to learn to take our blinders off and ask God “What are you doing in this place around me?”

Very soon when you do this, you’ll start to see the needs of those around you. Everywhere you go, there's someone who needs a word of encouragement, kindness, an act of charity or healing through the gospel.

Anyone can do this.

You’ll be amazed at what comes across your path as you simply begin to move about your world with your eyes open.

Social media has changed the landscape of how we share Jesus forever. It used to be rallies, cable TV shows, and church outreach events, now you can reach large crowds with your social media account. Of course, it’s not always that simple.
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Social media isn’t always an effective space to talk about things like faith and Jesus. Have you ever wondered why you can post a picture of your cat falling off the couch and it basically goes viral, but a post about your faith makes you feel like people are scrolling with their eyes shut?

How can you leverage your socials to share Jesus in a way that’s effective and engaging?

To do this, it’s helpful to understand the nature of the environment in which you’re communicating.

The Social Space

When posting online, the first thing to recognise is you’re operating in a ‘social space’. A social space involves a large audience, for example, a lecture, a church service, or even a YouTube video. Information can be shared with a large audience, but often at the expense of meaningful engagement and personal transformation.

The Personal Space

Talking about Jesus in a way that results in ongoing life change is most effective when you’re operating in the ‘personal space’. A personal space takes place in one on one conversations or small group interactions. Here emotional guards can be lowered, trust can be built, and meaningful life transformation takes place.

We can learn a lot from observing how Jesus communicated in these two spaces. Although He operated in both spaces, he invested heavily in the personal space. Most of his time was dedicated to his 12 disciples and as a result they were the most impacted by him and had the most meaningful life change. We still experience the effects of this investment over 2000yrs later.

So how does that apply to posting about Jesus on your socials? Here’s a helpful strategy: speak to the large audience of your social media space, but prioritise drawing people into your personal space to share Jesus with them.

Here are 5 tips on how you can maximise meaningful engagement with your social media account.

1. Be a Normal Person

- Intersperse your posts about Jesus, with posts about your everyday life. People are primarily interested in who you are as a person. Your relationship with Jesus is best shared in the context of your everyday life. Also, if people always scroll past your Jesus posts, the social algorithms will cause them to eventually not see your posts at all.

2. Ask Questions / Polls

- Engagement is gold! There’s plenty of engagement tools built into social platforms like questions, polls, sliders and video replies. Draw people in by asking intriguing questions and utilise polls in your stories for interaction.

3. Challenge The Norm

- You can grab people's attention by using language that challenges normal cultural ideas and their perceptions of what it means to be a Christian.

4. Speak To Need

- There are many needs out in the community. Raise the topic and share how Jesus, church, and faith intersect with those needs.

5. Follow Up In DMs

- When people engage with what you post in meaningful ways, follow up with them in DMs, or ideally, in-person.

Let’s follow Jesus’ example of drawing people from the Social Space into the Personal Space.

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

Matthew 4:19

Keep in mind that while it’s nice to get a lot of likes on our posts, every number is a person. Be intentional and prayerful about taking people deeper, even if it’s just one person.

"I want to talk to people about Jesus, but I just don’t know where to start".

Life is full and it's easy to forget you have a helper the Holy Spirit - John 14:26 for moments like this! Listening to the Holy Spirit is the place to start. He will speak to you and guide you when you need Him.

Let's face it, listening to the Holy Spirit is a pretty weird concept. How exactly does it work? When does He talk? How do I know if it is Him or my own mind talking? Or did I just drink too much coffee at lunch time?

In the same way you know the voice of your mum or a good friend, you can learn to know the voice of the Holy Spirit by listening to Him, understanding more about Him, and good old fashioned trial and error.

Let's set some foundations: 

The Holy Spirit IS God and shares in the God-head with God the Father and Jesus - that’s the Trinity. He spoke to Christians throughout the Bible, is our helper John 14:26 and He is a good gift from God. The Holy Spirit definitely is a mysterious expression of God, but this is exciting and should cause us to be curious and learn more about Him.

The Holy Spirit will give us guidance when we need Him. There are many examples of the Holy Spirit moving and guiding people in the Bible Luke 2:27-32, 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 8:29-31, if you talk to enough Christians you will discover that He continues to do so today. So, spend time listening to Him. He may speak through a Bible verse that suddenly stands out to you or it might be a thought or emotion that hits you as you’re praying. When it comes to sharing your faith He may guide you in a moment or conversation, encouraging you to say or do something. Sometimes you might suddenly recall a Bible verse, or a story or something your pastor once said. Sometimes it’s a strong feeling or urge to talk about a particular topic. Try following that guidance and see where the Holy Spirit leads the conversation.

The Holy Spirit is trustworthy. Although you might be cautious of whether the Spirit is speaking, you can be sure to trust Him when He is. God promises to work together all things for our good Romans 8:28, but that doesn’t mean you always get what you want, it means you always get what is good. So, trust the Holy Spirit to guide your life and conversations about Jesus knowing that God is good and He is working all things for good.

The Holy Spirit should be pursued

The Bible tells us to be filled with the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18 To “be filled” in the Greek (the original language in the Bible) means that it is an activity that is ongoing, it’s something that happens to you and you are commanded to pursue it. But how do you do this? Spend time being thankful to God Psalm 100:4 consider the times he has been good to you and thank Him for it. Repent and apologise to God for the wrong things you have done Psalm 66:18 and trust that God has more grace for you than any sin you might commit.

In your conversations about Jesus, be aware that the Holy Spirit might be speaking to you. Listen to His voice and follow it the best you can.

Bella is a graphic designer and has spent most of her working life in ministry and church. Stepping out into a secular work environment was a challenge, especially when it came to bringing up her faith. But Bella discovered a simple secret that made all the difference…
   

In my life, I’ve only ever worked in Christian ministries and churches. But recently I started a new job in a totally secular environment. I’ve wanted to be serious about living life on-mission but I felt nervous about talking to people about Jesus in a natural way. The Holy Spirit challenged me to just be honest when the moment arises and I wanted to be obedient to that.

Well, the other day I was having lunch with a new friend from work and we were talking about life outside of work. I showed her some photos of my friends and my housemates, and she asked me where I met them. It was such a simple moment, but I said, “Oh, I met them all through church.” I explained how we grew close by serving on teams together for a long time at church. I mean, it’s not like I shared my testimony or led her through a prayer of salvation or anything like that, it was just a simple moment of obedient honesty.

I felt pretty nervous as we were having the conversation. I didn’t know how she was going to react. I didn’t know what her past experience of church was like. I was feeling on edge.

But as the conversation went on I kept reminding myself that I wasn’t trying to convince her of anything, I was just making a plain statement about my life. I was just sharing who I am and how I live, and that thought was really calming for me.

I realized that just being casual, honest and authentic took the pressure off. I could be obedient to the Holy Spirit and the outcome meant we grew closer as friends because we know more about each other.

The Bible says that ‘all things work together for good for those who love God’ Romans 8:28. So sharing my faith doesn’t need to be complicated, I can just be honest about my life and trust God to work out the good.

This whole experience reminded me that I don’t need to change the whole world, I just have to do my bit and be true to myself, display the heart of Jesus and be honest when Jesus comes up in conversation.

I realized that if I’m being honest and real, Jesus is going to come up in conversation because he’s such a big part of my life. So when someone says “Why do you do this? Or say that?” I can honestly answer with “Oh, it’s because I love God and I love people.”

And there it is, simple honesty.

Be honest when someone comes up to you with questions. Be honest when you’re in a conversation – if God’s a part of your life He’ll come up.

Just be honest, it doesn't have to be more complicated than that.

Having a friend tell you that they want to learn more about Jesus is a really exciting experience. It can feel like a huge and wonderful responsibility; like you're finally living out your purpose as a Christian (insert an adrenaline rush and praise songs here).
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Easter is a common time for people to start asking questions about Jesus. While you might feel prepared to begin this journey with them, have you thought about the long-haul, or the potential for future disappointment? It's important to prepare yourself for that, too.

What to do when a friend loses interest, When your friend first asks you about Jesus, you'll naturally want to expose them to everything—Bible studies, church services, paying them a visit, giving them a Bible, or sending them sermons to watch online. In fact, you might have to "play it cool" and hold yourself back from bombarding them with too much information.

If your friend is receptive, you'll get to witness them engaging with church for the first time and seeing their eyes light up when they learn new truths about the Bible, and about themselves. This can bring intense joy and fulfillment—both to them, and to you.

But sometimes as they journey with you, they might stop replying to your messages. They might stop turning up to Bible studies, asking questions, or showing interest. This can be really disappointing. You might start to wonder if they were offended by something you said, or if you came on too strong. You might even doubt God and His plan.

When spiritual conversations or relationships lose momentum, what should you do?

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Step 1: Learn from the disciples

Firstly, you can take encouragement from the disciples’ experience. Walking with Jesus for 3 years, the disciples witnessed incredible miracles, teachings and grew in their relationship with God. But even though Jesus preached about a heavenly Kingdom and His death, they didn't understand what He meant.

When Jesus died and lay in the tomb on Saturday, the disciples didn't know what to do. They were devastated and began to doubt. How could their Messiah be the Son of God if He was dead? Were the last three years of their lives all a lie?

If a friend loses interest in their Christian journey, you might start to doubt and question too. Did your friend actually like coming to church, or were they just being polite? Were the revelations they experienced genuine, or just emotional highs?

When Jesus rose again on the third day, suddenly the whole gospel message made sense. Jesus was the Son of God because He had conquered death! This spurred the disciples on and they began to spread the Gospel with their communities, and the wider world. God had been in control the whole time.

Step 2: Get practical

If you have a friend who has lost interest in Jesus, take heart.

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world"

John 16:33

God's still in control, and He's doing everything in His power to bring them back into a relationship with Him. But there are practical steps you can take, as well:

Pray

Pray that the Holy Spirit will open your friends' eyes to the importance of Jesus, the Bible and being in Christian community. Pray that their desire for Jesus will be revived.

Connect

Send your friend a DM asking if they want to catch up for a meal or coffee. If you're afraid you might scare them away, you can even say, "I promise I won't be pushy or talk about church if you don't want to, I just want to see how you're going."

Invite

If you think your friend would be open to it, invite them to your church's Easter service. Easter is a popular time for even nominal Christians to attend church, so it can be a non-threatening opportunity.

If you have a friend who's lost touch with your church community recently, Easter is a great time to get in contact. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday—don't waste the opportunity! And who knows—just like Jesus rose on the third day, there could be a wonderful spiritual journey still in store for your friend too. You just wait and see!