Daily E-Couragement

I wanted to share with you today's "Encouraging Words Daily Encouragement for Women" from TodaysChristianWoman.com. It really reminded me the importance of speaking AND living my faith.

"David went out to meet them and said, "If you have come in peace to help me, we are friends. But if you have come to betray me to my enemies when I am innocent, then may the God of our ancestors see it and punish you."Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the one who helps you."So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops." 1 Chronicles 12:17–18

"Encouragement for Today
David couldn't know the true motives of the men when they approached him, so he trusted God and publicly acknowledged his faith in God right away. Amasai spoke for the other men and also acknowledged their faith in David's God. So we, too, shouldn't be afraid to acknowledge the significance of our faith in what we do. And if we want to work closely with others on an important project, we may need to know their character and that they share a living faith in God."

I have a very close friend at work whom I just love to death. Though we are close friends, we do not have the same beliefs. Despite our differences, I am not afraid to share my faith with her. And she listens. She is also able to freely share her beliefs with me as well. Though different, we are both very comfortable in sharing with each other. Our discussions are often fruitful and a blessing to me. I do believe that through our friendship, through our talks, I am witnessing for Christ. Do I pressure her? No. Am I friends with her just because I want to witness to her? No. She is a true friend, a real friend, a friend I love and care for very deeply. I know my friend, I know her character, and would love for our friendship to also share a living faith in Christ! I'm praying that through our friendship, she would discover the peace and joy that can only be found in Christ!

So, in short, share Christ in real and meaningful ways with others. Don't be afraid to share where you stand with God in the relationships you have with others in your life, whether they are believers or not...neighbors, friends, family, and coworkers. Allow God to work through you in these relationships to bring others to Christ. Pray for God to open opportunities for you to share your faith with everyone you know and in everything you do.

"in all your ways acknowledge him, ..." Proverbs 3:6

In His Love, Cathy