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Five everyday ways to love people and help them follow Jesus.
Sharing your faith can begin with the people you already know-your neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family. You can listen well, show up, and talk honestly about the hope you have in Jesus.
Explore the five practicesThe people already in your life
Start by noticing the people God has placed around you. Who do you live near, work alongside, and see as you go about your week?
Picture the homes in every direction: next door on both sides, across the street, and behind you. If you live in an apartment, think about the people down the hall and above or below you. Whose names do you know? Who could you introduce yourself to?
Think about coworkers, people on your team, customers, and others you regularly work alongside. If you are a student, consider classmates and teachers. Who do you spend time with each week?
Think about the coffee shop, gym, grocery store, school pickup line, barbershop, or places you volunteer. Who do you keep seeing? A familiar face can become someone you know by name.
A simple way to begin
BLESS gives us five practices we can return to as we build relationships and share our faith: Begin with prayer. Listen. Eat. Serve. Share.
These practices help us live out our mission in everyday life. We trust God to work, make room for people, and look for opportunities to help them take a step toward Jesus.
Put it into practice
Ask God to help you see people as he sees them. Pray for their needs, for opportunities to connect, and for courage to speak about Jesus with love.
Read Colossians 4:2-6.
Write down a few names. Pray for each person by name.
"God, help me notice where you are at work. Show me how to love this person and help them know you."
Give someone your attention. Ask about their life, listen to understand, and let them finish. Their story matters, even when their experiences or beliefs differ from yours.
Read James 1:19.
"How are you really doing?"
"What has been good lately? What has been hard?"
Put your phone away and make time for the answer.
Jesus often connected with people around a table. A meal, coffee, or a simple snack can create space to know one another and build trust.
Read Luke 5:27-32.
Invite a neighbor for dinner, ask a coworker to lunch, or meet a friend for coffee. Keep it simple enough that you will actually do it.
As you listen, you will learn what would help. Offer your time, gifts, or resources in a way that meets a real need. Keep showing up with care.
Bring a meal, help with a project, shovel a sidewalk, or offer a ride. Ask first so your help fits what the person needs.
Love freely, without expecting anything in return.
When there is an opportunity, talk about Jesus and what he means to you. Share your own story honestly, and help the person understand the good news about him.
Read 1 Peter 3:15-16.
"My faith has helped me with that. Would you be open to hearing a little of my story?"
Speak with gentleness and respect. If they are not ready, keep being a friend.
When the conversation opens
Think about what led you toward Jesus, what you came to believe about him, and how following him is shaping your life today. You can be honest about the questions and struggles you still have.
"I used to put my hope in…
Then I began to understand…
Because of Jesus, I am learning…"
Use your own words. Listen to their response, and let the conversation grow naturally.
God loves us. Sin has broken our relationship with him, and we cannot make things right by trying harder. Jesus died for our sins and rose again. Through him, God offers forgiveness and new life.
Read Romans 3:23-24; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-10.
Invite them to explore what it means to follow Jesus. You could read a Gospel together, bring their questions to Pastor Matt, or invite them to join you on Sunday.
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Choose someone to pray for. Then take one practical step: listen, share a meal, offer help, or have a conversation about Jesus. Ask God to guide you, and keep showing up.
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