Gospel Minded Mama

Sharing your faith doesn't have to feel forced or intimidating. In fact, it can be as simple as building genuine relationships and showing God's love in everyday moments. One practical way to do this is by using the BLESS method—a simple, relational approach to evangelism that fits naturally into daily life. So, what is BLESS? BLESS is an acronym that outlines five intentional practices that help you share your faith in a way that feels authentic and compassionate—not pushy or performative. B – Begin with Prayer/ Bless with Prayer Before you do anything, start with prayer. Ask God to guide your interactions and open your heart to the people around you. Pray for opportunities, for the courage to show love, and for the Holy Spirit to work through you. You may also use prayer as a way to intercede on behalf of another, opening up an opportunity to bless someone based on something they have shared that needs prayer. “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful....

  There was a time when I was all about learning and sharing. I was diving deep into understanding the world, researching so many things, and eager to share every new perspective I gained. I truly believed in open dialogue and spreading what I felt was truth. But then, the pressure started. As my convictions grew, so did the pushback. Many people disagreed with what I was sharing, sometimes strongly. The more I received this pushback – the disagreements, the dismissals, the attempts to "fact-check" or even outright censor – the more I felt my light starting to dim. It became harder to share openly the things I genuinely believed were true.  It was frustrating, especially when some of those "controversial" things I shared later turned out to be completely true. Looking back, I realize I backed down. I held back when I could have continued to share what I understood to be truth with the world. And in that reflection, a powerful realization hit me: this is a tactic of ...