How to Evangelize the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Many people ask me how I know how to Evangelize. Here's my reply...

I begin each day by prayerfully, reading and searching God's will through His Word. For as long as it takes, I ABIDE IN GOD THROUGH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST BY HIS SPIRIT OF TRUTH."

By doing so, God continually reminds me to STOP LOVING THE WORLD & MYSELF. (Starting out with the world takes my eyes off of God and my heart away from Him-causing my heart to focus on something other than His will for me).

Afterward, I go out into the world TO CARRY OUT HIS WILL & DEMONSTRATE HIS GREAT LOVE FOR THE LOST & HURTING. (God uses specific instructions from His Word to show me how to complete my next task. Then, His Spirit leads me to a particular person in need).

PLEASE NOTE THAT...When we try to fabricate a reason to share the Gospel, the desire comes from our own flesh! Our efforts are meaningless to the other person and to God! But, when we abide in Christ and Christ in us first, God will stir up our souls with an earnest yearning to see lost souls saved."

Excerpt Taken from-Lamp and Light, The Society for Distributing Hebrew Scriptures

November 14, 2013: My Personal Journal Entry: My life is a story of God's Amazing LOVE

Father God, today I decided that Travis and I would stay warm inside our cozy hotel room. Travis has school assignments that need to be completed before our return back to California and it was quite cold yesterday going door to door in the cold offshore wind. Perhaps we’ll share another tasty and satisfying breakfast in the hotel lobby and then see what You've planned for our day.

Right now, the sun has only begun to peak its head from the horizon. Already, I find myself singing Your praises. LeeRoy has gone off to work again, allowing me time to delight in the beauty of this moment. 

Despite the unusually warmer week Long Island, New York is experiencing, for the past two days, You’ve amazingly made it snow! I turn on the local morning news and listen to announcements of the arrival of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. The newscasters say that the locals are complaining that the massive Christmas tree is taking up several city blocks of treasured parking spaces. But, I just smile and fill with excitement. I’ve always wanted to be in New York around Christmastime. 

Oh LORD, Your love is far deeper and more special than any other love I’ve known. Through Your abundant mercy, I have found a living hope that does not fade away during tough times. On days such as these when I feel safe, warm and adored, I rejoice!

Yes, this walk has its share of trials. But it also has moments such as these to remind me that to You, I am much more precious than gold. How could I not be filled with inexpressible joy and gratefulness? Thank You, LORD, for an amazing week that so far has exceeded even the most wonderful lifelong expectation! Thank You for loving me the way You do. In Jesus' name. Amen.

July 16, 2013: My Personal Journal Entry: 1 Peter 3:1-2 Submission first begins with Jesus our LORD!

Dear LORD, I am sorry I have not written for the past two weeks. I have become utterly consumed with treating my husband as though I am serving You personally. As You know, there have been times when I’ve had to stop myself from reacting to utter madness.  But a simple prayer to You helped me to remain tenderhearted, quick to forgive and compassionate towards the man You’ve chosen for me.

I must say, it feels good to refuse to give into temptation or give the devil ground. And the sweet unexpected touch of Your love and kindness that follows each trying moment continues to fill my heart with a desire to try even harder the following day.

What I realize now, is that You are far more interested in my character than my comfort. Now, as I sit here quietly alone reading Your Word, savoring this tender moment, I receive the confirmation I so desperately desired upon my return home.  And, I find that I through it all, LeeRoy’s baptism, my hasty move out of our home, and in the life of an unequally yoked marriage, only a kind and gentle spirit can demonstrate Your loving grace.

Today, I will meditate upon Your Word which instructs, “Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.” (1 Peter 3:1-2 NKJV). I love You LORD Jesus. Amen.

May 18, 2013: My Personal Journal Entry: God is ever near. God's with me always.

Wonderful, loving Father, today while at a wedding service in our home town, a friend of mine caught Travis in a very precious moment. He was sharing Your Son, Jesus with another churchgoer. She described the treasured moment.  

Apparently, sometime after the young couple had exchanged their wedding vows, and while guests were enjoying a piece of wedding cake, Travis had pulled a sweet little girl to the side. Your Spirit must have moved his caring heart because right away, Travis began reading to the little girl out of his new children’s devotional journal.

I must say, as his mother, I delight in moments such as these.  In a selfish way, I think about what this journey would have been like had You not placed Travis in my life. LORD, thank You for not making me take this journey alone. I know that You love me because You gave me Travis as a fellow companion, evangelist, and someone who truly cares about the souls of others. Oh LORD, when I first surrendered to Your will, I never thought about just how lonely this journey might feel sometimes. Yet, my young son's presence is a constant reminder that I am not alone. Each day, I see a reflection of Your closeness and faithfulness through the eyes, hands, and feet of my sweet devoted son. Truly, LORD, You are ever near. Father God, from the depths of my heart, I wish to thank You. I love You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”