I’m a coward. I hate to admit it, but it’s true. When it comes to sharing my faith with someone I’m afraid to offend, worried about what they might think, fearful of how they might react. In other words, I’m a coward.
I’ve been trying to change this a little at work, by ending my patient visits with a promise that I’ll be praying for them, rather than my customary “Good Luck!” It’s so hard, though! I feel awkward, timid. Why is it that it is so much easier to mouth a meaningless, “Good luck”, then it is to say words that could really matter, like “I’ll pray for you”?
The funny thing is when I’ve told patients I’ll pray for them I’ve never had anyone say, “Oh, please don’t!” No, most people really appreciate it, because they know it means I care. So, why am I so hesitant to do it, when prayer is the one thing that always makes a difference? Medicine or therapy can only do so much, but “with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26 NIV).
I love the promise in 2 Timothy 1:7 that, “the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” That’s what I want today, more of God’s Spirit to take away my timidity and help me boldly share His love with the people I meet.
How about you? Are you, like me, feeling a little timid about sharing Jesus with others? If so, remember, help is just a prayer away. Ask Him and He will give you all the courage and love you need to share Him with a friend today, even if it’s just telling them 4 simple words, “I’m praying for you.”
God bless, have a great day, and, oh, by the way, I’m praying for you.