Ever felt like God was nudging you to speak up, but you weren’t sure if it was your turn?
Maybe it happened while waiting at the gas pump. Or in line for coffee. Or during a heart-to-heart with a friend who let their guard down just long enough for you to notice a crack in the armor.
And in that moment, you knew—
It was your serve.
But then, doubt showed up like it always does, loud and relentless:
- “What if I say the wrong thing?”
- “What if they think I’m judging them?”
- “What if they ask me something I don’t know?”
That inner voice loves to remind us of all the reasons we’re not enough. But here’s the truth:
You don’t need to be perfect to point people to Jesus. You just need to show up and serve.
Stop Waiting for “Ready”
Let’s clear something up—we’re never going to feel completely ready to share our faith. If we’re waiting for all our issues to disappear or our lives to become picture-perfect, we’ll be waiting forever.
God’s not looking for polished performances. He’s looking for open hearts.
Moses said, “I’m not eloquent.” Jeremiah said, “I’m too young.” Gideon said, “I’m from the weakest family.”
And yet… God still called them.
Not because they had it all together, but because they were willing.
Real Is What Reaches People
We think we need to be experts to talk about Jesus. Like we need a theology degree or at least a few perfect Instagram Bible quotes saved in our highlights.
But that’s not what people connect with.
People connect with real.
With honesty.
With a “me too” before a “you should.”
With stories that say, “Yeah, I’ve struggled too—but God met me there.”
Authenticity breaks down walls. It makes people lean in. And sometimes, it’s the only thing that cuts through the noise of their day.
Your Story Has Power—Even If It’s Messy
Let’s be honest—most of us don’t have a dramatic, movie-worthy testimony. But we all have something just as important: a story about God’s grace showing up in ordinary moments.
It might be the peace you felt after years of anxiety.
The unexpected provision in a season when your back was against the wall.
The way forgiveness finally broke through bitterness you thought you’d never shake.
Your story doesn’t have to be wrapped in a bow. It just has to be yours. And someone out there needs to hear it.
Sharing Starts With Conversations
Faith isn’t always shared from a pulpit. Most of the time, it’s passed through conversation.
A question at the checkout line.
A compliment that leads to connection.
A simple, “How have you really been doing?”
One small conversation can spark a shift in someone’s heart. And you might be the only person they’ve met who points them toward Jesus without strings attached.
People are starving for real connection. We think they’ll push back, but often, they lean in. Because deep down, they’re searching. They just don’t know how to say it out loud.
Don’t Let Fear Silence Your Faith
Fear has a sneaky way of talking us out of our assignment. It says things like:
- “You’re not smart enough.”
- “You’ll mess it up.”
- “Nobody wants to hear what you have to say.”
But God didn’t give us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
And when we remember that, we can stop editing ourselves and start opening our mouths.
Even if it’s awkward.
Even if we fumble our words.
Even if they don’t respond the way we hoped.
Because faith isn’t about performance—it’s about obedience.
It’s Not About Closing the Deal
We’re not called to convert people on the spot or win debates. We’re called to love them. To plant seeds. To be a steady, kind, consistent presence in their life.
Think of it like playing the long game.
You don’t have to drop a full salvation message in your first conversation. Sometimes, your role is to make someone laugh when they’re having a rough day. Or remembering their name when no one else does. Or to notice the person in the room who always gets overlooked.
Those things matter.
They build trust.
And trust opens the door to transformation.
Be the Kind of Person People Want to Talk To
Ever met someone who made you feel like you mattered? Like they weren’t rushing past you to get to someone more important?
Be that person.
Ask real questions. Listen without an agenda. See people beyond the surface.
Whether someone’s covered in tattoos, has piercings in places you didn’t know were pierceable, or looks like they just walked off a runway—don’t judge the story you haven’t heard.
People act out because they’ve been hurt. They crave attention because they’ve been ignored.
They lash out because they feel unloved.
So, instead of trying to “fix” them, love them.
Friends Don’t Let Friends Go to Hell
This might sound bold, but let’s be clear—eternity is real. And heaven and hell aren’t just ideas.
They’re destinies.
But here’s the good news: we don’t save people—Jesus does.
We don’t have to carry the weight of someone’s soul on our shoulders.
We just have to point them to the One who can carry them.
It’s your serve.
Not because you’re eloquent. Not because you’ve got it all figured out. But because someone in your life needs what’s inside you. Your story. Your kindness. Your time.
And you’ve been placed exactly where you are to reach them
What Can You Do This Week?
Start small.
- Leave a kind note for a coworker.
- Invite a neighbor to church.
- Tip the barista and tell them they’re doing a great job.
- Send a text that says, “Hey, thinking about you today.”
These are seeds. And God is the One who makes them grow.
You never know who’s been crying out for a sign that God still sees them.
You might be that sign.
Who’s in your world that needs hope?
Take one step this week to reach out. Start the conversation. Share your story. And if you’re not sure how, ask God to show you—He always does.
Let’s love people with no strings attached and point them toward the greatest relationship they’ll ever have.