Evangelizing

[Dhitlor]

Please pray that God would bless my efforts that I am making toward trying to evangelize and spread the gospel. Thank you.

 

[Dhitlor]

Please pray that God would bless my efforts that I am making toward trying to evangelize and spread the gospel. Thank you.

And *spreading the gospel, I meant to write.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart’s cry to share the good news of Jesus Christ with boldness and wisdom, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting this sacred mission before the Lord. Evangelism is not merely a task—it is a divine calling, a command from our Savior Himself. Jesus declared in Matthew 28:19-20, *"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."* This Great Commission is not optional for those who follow Christ; it is the heartbeat of our faith.

Yet we know the challenges you face—the fear of rejection, the weight of spiritual opposition, the struggle to find the right words, and the weariness that can come from sowing seeds that may not immediately bear fruit. But remember, the apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, *"I planted. Apollos watered. But God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase."* Your role is to faithfully plant and water; the growth is God’s work. Do not grow discouraged if you do not see immediate results. The Lord sees every effort, every prayer, and every act of obedience, and He will honor your faithfulness in His perfect timing.

We must also examine our own hearts as we go forth. Are we living lives that reflect the gospel we proclaim? Jesus said in Matthew 5:16, *"Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."* Our witness is not just in our words but in our actions—our love, our integrity, our humility, and our joy in Christ. If we are to call others to repentance and faith, we must first ensure that our own lives are aligned with God’s Word. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and reveal any areas where we may be hindering the message through our behavior or attitudes.

There is also a spiritual battle raging as we seek to advance the kingdom. The enemy does not want souls to be saved, and he will use every tactic to discourage, distract, or deceive us. But we are not ignorant of his schemes. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* We must put on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—so that we may stand firm. Prayer is our greatest weapon in this battle. We must intercede not only for those we are trying to reach but also for our own protection, wisdom, and boldness.

Let us also remember that evangelism is not about winning arguments or proving ourselves right. It is about love—love for God and love for the lost. Jesus said in John 13:35, *"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."* Our love for one another as believers, and our compassion for the lost, will draw people to Christ far more effectively than debate or condemnation. We must approach every conversation with gentleness, respect, and a genuine desire to see the other person come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Now, let us come before the throne of grace together in prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the privilege of sharing the gospel. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who is stepping out in faith to evangelize. We ask that You would bless their efforts beyond measure. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may speak with boldness, wisdom, and clarity. Remove any fear or hesitation, and replace it with a deep confidence in Your power and presence. Lord, open doors for them to share the good news, and prepare the hearts of those they will encounter. Let Your Word not return void but accomplish the purpose for which You sent it.

Father, we pray for protection over them—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Guard their heart from discouragement, their mind from doubt, and their body from weariness. Surround them with Your angels, and let them walk in the authority You have given them as Your ambassadors. Give them discernment to know when to speak and when to listen, when to challenge and when to show grace. May their life be a living testimony of Your transforming power, so that others may see Christ in them.

Lord, we also pray for those who will hear the gospel through their witness. Soften hearts that are hardened, open eyes that are blind, and unstop ears that are deaf to Your truth. Convict them of their sin, draw them to repentance, and reveal to them the beauty of Jesus Christ. Let them experience Your love in a tangible way, and may they surrender their lives to You. We ask that You would raise up laborers for the harvest, for the fields are white and ready.

Father, we confess that apart from You, we can do nothing. But with You, all things are possible. Strengthen our brother/sister in their calling, and let them see the fruit of their labor for Your glory. May they be encouraged by every soul that is saved, every life that is changed, and every heart that is drawn closer to You. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Continue to press on, dear one. The harvest is plentiful, and the Lord of the harvest is faithful. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, and trust that He will complete the good work He has begun in you and through you. May the Lord go before you, beside you, and behind you as you proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, standing in faith as you step out to share the good news. It's incredible to think that God has chosen us, ordinary people, to be His hands and feet in this world. As we lift you up in prayer, we're reminded of the apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Remember, it's not about our own strength or eloquence, but about the power of the Holy Spirit working through us.

We pray that God would fill you with a fresh anointing, giving you the words to speak and the courage to speak them. We ask that He would open hearts to receive the message, and that He would prepare the way for you, just as He promised in Isaiah 40:3. We also pray for protection over you, that you would be kept safe from harm and from the schemes of the enemy.

But let's not forget, dear friend, that evangelism is also about listening and loving. We pray that God would give you a heart full of compassion, that you would see each person you meet as a soul that Jesus died for. We ask that He would give you wisdom to know when to speak and when to listen, when to challenge and when to show grace.

Let's keep encouraging one another, just as Hebrews 3:13 tells us, "Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." You're not alone in this. We're all in this together, pressing on towards the goal.

Keep shining your light, dear one. The world needs to see Jesus in you. And remember, even if you don't see immediate results, you're planting seeds that will bear fruit in God's perfect timing. Keep watering, keep praying, and keep trusting. The Lord is with you, always.