Even if you're confident in your faith, it's important to continue strengthening your relationship with God. That means setting aside time for prayer, Bible study and other forms of daily devotion. Working on your faith gives you a stronger foundation as you point others toward Jesus. For instance, diving deeper into scripture helps you better understand the word of God. You might discover new scripture that inspires you or might resonate with the people you want to reach.
When you devote time to your faith daily, it becomes more natural to share. Your discoveries help you live a life that's more like Jesus and aligns with God's word. This helps you model by example, potentially drawing people to you.
Obedience shows the trust you have in God. It helps you grow closer to him and learn more about what he wants from you. Showing obedience could also reveal ways to point others to Jesus. He might lead you to new opportunities that allow you to help others on their faith journey. Being obedient is another way to model how to be a person of faith to people around you.
Simply talking about your faith with the people you encounter helps point others toward Jesus. You might share your testimony or offer to pray with someone who's going through a difficult time. If you have difficulty bringing up your faith in conversations, consider sharing a favorite Bible passage on social media.
In your conversations, you may find that some people you encounter have already considered a walk with God. They may be questioning their faith or wondering how religion fits into their beliefs. Hearing from a person of faith could be a sign to them or help them clarify their confusion. For some people, hearing about your faith could help them get back to the church after some time away.
Don't underestimate the power of prayer in guiding others to Jesus. Praying for your grandchildren, children, friends, neighbors and other community members could lead them to seek Jesus. When they feel the results of your prayers, it can be a convincing experience that encourages them to try prayer for themselves. Pray that those you love seek Jesus and experience the love and salvation that comes from him.
It's not always easy to show love and kindness to others, but it's what Jesus calls you to do. When you choose kindness in all situations, you live like Jesus. It can help improve your relationships with friends and family members, which could allow them to be more open to hearing about Jesus. Showing love and kindness helps others feel accepted by the church and its followers, which isn't something everyone experiences. It could change someone's mind about what it means to be faithful.
Another way you can emulate Jesus is by doing good works in your community. Look for areas of need and find ways to help. That might mean joining a ministry within the church or starting your own drive when you see a special need. Volunteering outside of the church is also an opportunity to help others and meet more people you can share your faith with.
Telling people about Jesus plants the seed, but experiencing a church service themselves could nudge them toward accepting him into their lives. Sitting in the congregation and hearing God's word preached to the parishioners is often a powerful experience. For some people, it's the hymns sung in unison that stirs something inside them. Simply inviting people to come to church with you could make all the difference.
You might also suggest different programs and ministries within the church that fit the person's situation. For example, your church might have groups to support single mothers, older adults or people who've experienced loss. Many churches also have a variety of Bible study groups that focus on different issues or audiences. Helping them find a place within the church could keep them coming back each week.
If you feel called to serve as a leader in the faith journey of others, consider creating opportunities to learn more about God. One example is starting a faith-based book club. Chatting about a book may be an easy, comfortable way for people to explore religion if they're unsure of their faith. A similar option is to create a Bible study group and serve as its leader. This gives you the chance to introduce the word of God to others while sharing your testimony.
