A few days ago, I was engaged in a wholesome conversation with a friend about how beautiful it is to be able to speak openly about our faith in God. Truth is, I have friends, peers and acquaintances who belong to different religions or none at all but one thing is for certain, they know I do not hide my Jesus. They respect me for how unapologetic I am about my faith and yet I don’t superimpose it on anyone.
It’s a personal choice, that if my character and deeds can lead you to Christ, then I’ll always strive to be a walking billboard for Him. I’ve had a chance to also meet several people who firmly told me that their relationship with God is private and no one needs to know that. So I asked them, you’re very confident about marketing the things of the world but you’d rather keep God private? I can understand the depth of personal conviction that makes some choose to keep their faith private. Faith is intimately connected to our innermost selves, and for many, it’s a delicate, sacred part of their journey.
I believe that we can live out our faith publicly without shoving beliefs down others’ throats or becoming preachy. Instead, we should embody Christ’s love in our actions, words, and presence. Our lives can serve as testimonies that speak louder than any words spoken from pulpits or on social media. When we act with kindness, patience, integrity, and humility, we become living evangelists, showing others the transformative power of faith without even saying a word.
Ultimately, I think the key is authenticity. Whether openly sharing our faith or maintaining a quiet humility, we should aim to reflect Christ in a way that’s genuine and respectful. Our private relationship with God fuels our public witness, encouraging others to explore their own faith journeys, at their own pace and in their own way.
I pray for you this week that you can boldly share your faith with others and be a great witness for Christ.
Let it be so and so it is in Jesus’ name. Amen.
XOXO,
Lady Abena.