So the youthful tune "This Little Light of Mine. I'm Going to Let it Shine!" overwhelms my spirit as I type. The day's proverb and study is not so profound, but truly important for us to exercise in the way of doing: discipleship and testimony, winning souls and speaking on God's goodness.
We often feel uncomfortable having to share our "religious" beliefs. As a girl, I recall my Brownie troop leader giving us sound words of advice for life, which have remained with me: "There are three things you should never discuss with friends: Politics, Money, and Religion." I'm not sure she put them in that order, but I can remember the image of where I was sitting and what I was doing when she said it to us...And that was MANY MANY years ago, people!
Excuses are made for why we do not express the goodness of God to others: I don't want to impose; People will think I'm crazy; I'm not really confident in sharing--what if they ask me tough questions or challenge me?!
Stop your excuses. Let's impose!
The Word tells us there are great rewards in winning lost souls (Daniel 12:3). I am not saying you need to do it for the reward that come...Think of it as the benefits it gives and offers to someone. You never know the powerful and positive impact you could have on someone in just sharing how God's been good to you. It doesn't have to be some major, life-changing story...Your personal encounter(s) with him will be meaningful enough if it is important and meaningful to you.
Do not be ashamed to tell somebody about how great He is. The joy we share and have in Him should not be a secret!
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