Holy Father, sweet Jesus, and righteous Holy Spirit, I don’t completely understand how You are three separate persons, yet one God. What I do know is that I am grateful You are.
Father, You are perfect and to be revered. Jesus, You relate to me on a personal level, having walked this earth and experienced all the feelings and emotions I do. Holy Spirit, You are in me—a personal guide and daily advocate—encouraging me, convicting me, and prompting me to walk in the Way of Jesus.
Living with You is so much better than taking on life by myself. I want others to know, to experience Your goodness. At first, I muffle the desire to share my story and my personal experiences with You. It’s scary and out of my comfort zone. I’m not equipped; I don’t know enough about You; how will I say it; is there enough time ….
And what does it even encompass … to tell others about You?
Trust … trust is the word that comes to mind. Trust that You will equip me. Trust that You’ll give me the words. Trust that You’ll present the opportunities. Trust that You’ll show up.
What’s my first step? I think it’s making myself available to You. It can be as simple as telling You that I want to share, asking for opportunities, praying that You reveal a person to me who You want to draw closer. Any type of request like this will do—however faint and weak my voice is. You will enable and empower me to do so.
You’re kind of sneaky sometimes—You’ll present me with an opportunity without me having formally asked, and The Holy Spirit will nudge me. Will I accept that invitation? Will I obey?
It is clear from Your Word that I am commissioned to share my faith with others, especially non-believers. It is also clear that this is one of the reasons that The Holy Spirit is in me.
Jesus said “do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”
You tell me to trust You, stand firm in You, and remain. “Remain in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.”
Holy Spirit please give me eyes to see, ears to hear and a softened heart to understand when You’re prompting me, and may I have the courage and confidence in You to obey.
In the Good and Life Giving Name of Jesus I pray.
Amen.
