How can one invite another person to know the Lord without he/she feeling like a over-preacher or a geek?

Question

I know some of my friends that are Christians but have never been to a church or hardly ever pray. Sometimes, I wish I can share how my life has changed for the better since knowing the Lord, but it's hard sharing that with them because it can feel like an uncomfortable subject.

Answer 1

Sometimes it can be uncomfortable, but if you pray ahead of time and choose your words wisely (and let them have their say and express their opinions) it’ll turn out alright. Don’t worry, even if you come off preachy or even a bit dorkish, you’re doing what Christians are supposed to do.

Answer 2

I've worked in youth ministry for about 4 years now and have read a number of books and have some personal experience with this. I hope I can help a bit.

Bringing it up naturally is your best bet to begin with. When people ask what you're doing over the weekend mention church or your youth group, something like that. Hopefully, that will lead them to ask questions about it (like a normal conversation) and you can share a bit that way and let them know that it's interesting.

If you have a particularly fun or visitor oriented youth group activity comming up, you should invite a couple people out to it. Just be sure to be casual about it, let them know it will be fun and not some bible-thumping sermon. That way they get some closer relationships with other Christians which is always good.

In response to some other comments that have mentioned leading by example, that's necessary but you need more. Very few people will ever notice you are more at peace or happier than other people, fewer will ask you why or attribute it to God, and fewer still will actually become Christians just because of how you act. So while you MUST live an open Christian life, you must still be talk to people about God and share your faith. Hope this helps :)

Answer 3

To take the burden off yourself, know that it's God's job to do the heart convincing. You just have to be faithful to God and allow how you live stand as a testimony of your faith and the grace you've received.

If you want to get active in your witnessing. There is conversative witnessing. First you ask them about their life and you just listen. When they're done, you share a part of your life and then share how God helped you through it or change you. Also, just inviting them to church on a friendly basis is cool too in a not overbearing sort of way.

It is truly up to God and the Holy Spirit to minister to your nonsaved friend's hearts but you can help by being faithful and allowing God to you use you. The way you live will serve as a much better representation then any words you can say. They'll something different in you that is desirable, they'll get curious and it's at that time you can tell them with all confidence that it's God that help you become the person you are now and that Jesus saved you.

Answer 4

You have no reason to to feel like a over-preacher or a geek. It is what you believe and that is nothing to be ashamed of. I am the first to admit that I am not the best Christian in the world, but I am human and that is why God gave his Son for us. But I am never ashamed in my beliefs. If these people are truly your friends, they won't make you feel uncomfortable. And just one more thing i would like to point out. When Jesus told His diciples to go out and spread the News, he warned them that it will not always be easy and some will hate them or want to kill them. Just as it won't be easy for any of us to spread the Word. Follow your Heart and share your experiance with the Lord.

Answer 5

First of all...I think it's wonderful that you are thinking about how to share your love of Jesus with your friends.

God can give you the words to say if you ask Him. Pray to God to give you an opportunity to speak to your friends about your experience with the Lord. It's always best, instead of telling them what you think they should be doing (i.e., why don't you go to church, why don't you study the bible, why don't you pray more?), share how doing these things has grown you in your relationship with Jesus.

Ask them if they want to come to church with you...ask them if there is anything in their life going on they need prayer for, and then pray for them right then.

Let them know that you don't want to be pushy or step on their toes, but there is something you want to talk to them about that is important to you (Jesus)....let them know they have the right to stop you at any point, or let you know if you are exceeding their "tolerance", if you know what I mean.

If you have respect for others, you can share just about anything, if done in love and friendship. I pray the Lord be with you!

Answer 6

well, you need to just tell them. It sounds like your friends are probably not really christians, maybe they just go to church. If you were with me, we would have fun talking about Jesus because I love him too, and I would ask you about what Jesus is doing in your life.. When people do not show interest in the Lord, but in other things in the world then it is a sign that they are really not born again. You really need to tell them and let the chips fall where they may. They will surely have some feelings, but if they are lost you need to tell them.

Answer 7

Remember that we are called to "go and make disciples."
Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
NIV

It is our job to plant the seeds but not necessarily reap the harvest. See John 4:37-38

37 Thus the saying 'One sows and another reaps' is true. 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor." NIV

Just remember that if you think it's hard to witness for Christ, remember that he wore a cross on His back for you! Approach your friends with the right heart attitude. Don't argue your faith or try to convince them. That's the job of the Holy Spirit. Present to them what Jesus did for them out of love for them, and above all else pray for them. Who knows, somewhere in the future they'll remember what and how you said to them and someone else will lead them to salvation. Congratulations on your passion! Don't loose the fire!

Answer 8

this is gonna sound like a radical answer, but trust me.
it sounds like you're worried about making people uncomfortable, which makes you shy. there ware ways of overcoming this shyness, and being bold, instead.
have you ever considered going overseas to do some work? Seriously, in places Like Asia, Africa, South America, people are literally starving to hear the gospel! You start talking about Jesus and they will hang on your every word!
This white girl comes out of nowhere, to a poor place like Thailand, and starts telling me what changed her life, I'm gonna listen! People are so eager to recieve in these places! You should seriously consider doing a short term missions trip somewhere.
Then, once you get some confidence in telling people how Jeus changed your life, you can tell your friends and family with greater ease! That's what I did!

Answer 9

Never, never be ashamed to witness to others about the Lord. That is the devil putting those doubts in your mind. If you truly believe, you can rebuke the devil in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The devil will try everything he can think of to keep you from doing what God wants you to do, and it is your duty as a Christian to spread his Word and tell others about Him. We call it giving our Testimony and I would do it at Carnegie Hall or any sports arena in front of all the people they could pack in the place. Praise the Lord and may God bless you.

Answer 10

Perhaps the (Adamic) Lord you know speaks of both comfort and discomfort, which is like an oxy-moron with a bad ending.

Perhaps if what you wanna share is only "better" of good/better, like better sacrifices(slaughters), then it's only better for some, for the some-what(?), I know not what; Not what's best for all, of good/better/best, like "charity" never faileth is the "greatest" of three (great/greater/greatest) things mentioned in 1Cor 13:13; and charity is a put on above forgiving one another in Col 3:12-14.

for more clarity of charity: http://www.godshew.org/Charity.htm

Perhaps when you stop calling others "them", of them/us, and realize there is no "them" at all in "us-ward", you'll be sharing "unity" of the Spirit, rather than "division" of Jesus.

Perhaps when you share firstly pure grace, which is only merciful (only mercy is obtain-able at the throne of grace), and also firstly peace-able of seven things ment'd in James 3:17; Then you won't be ashamed of y(our) gospel, nor of y(our) Lord.

The "grace" of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.

Answer 11

Pray first for them and tell God you are willing to approach them, second know that what you have is of worth, and the worth of souls is great in the eyes of God.

Be an example to your friends. Invite them to church functions, help them with their homes and families. God gives unto us weaknesses that if we come unto Him he will make them strengths, so tell Him you feel like a geek, pray to overcome this and to gain more faith. Good Luck.