Proverbs 27:17
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Observations from the Text:
Observations from the Text:
People are ready to hear about God
The opportunities are there, we just need to look for them
Sharing the Gospel should be sweet, like picking fresh food
Join me in reading In the Name of Jesus: Changing the World With Praye on YouVersion
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How to Share About Jesus
How to Share About Jesus
If you’re a procrastinator, you’re not alone. We struggle, too. And most of the time, procrastinating is pretty harmless. Like, when we avoid a homework or work assignment, laundry, or calling a distant relative we’re forced to talk to once a year… I mean, we still manage to get it done eventually.
But with some things, procrastinating might not be the best thing.
Conversations about God can be super awkward and scary, making them really easy to put off. But the Gospel is called the Good News for a reason. And, if you’ve experienced the power of Jesus’s sacrifice for us, then you know why. Life is still hard, but living for Jesus unlocks a whole new love, purpose, and joy in life, even during difficult times.
Knowing this doesn’t necessarily mean awkward conversations get any less so, but it makes those awkward moments feel more worth it. What’s one minute of awkwardness if it means another person experiences the love of God?
It can be intimidating to know how to share Jesus with others, especially if you’re worried about seeming pushy or saying the wrong thing. But, if it’s God’s timing, the Holy Spirit will give you the right words and the right circumstances—you don’t have to force anything on your own.
So many people are ready to hear the Gospel, and God has tasked us with sharing his love. Yes, it’s scary, but we have a Counselor to lean on, helping us not waste a second.
Who Is Driving My Life?
Who Is Driving My Life?
I have been forced to ask myself a question that I cannot ignore: who is really driving my life? I like to think I am in control of my decisions, my direction, and my outcomes.
But the truth is, control is often the very thing that competes with my surrender to God.
There is something deeply unsettling about the idea of letting go of control. I feel it in everyday moments—when plans change, when conversations don’t go the way I expected, or when God asks me to trust Him in areas where I would rather hold the wheel tightly.
I realize that surrender is not just a spiritual concept; it is a daily, practical decision.
Jesus makes the call clear and unavoidable:
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” (Luke 9:23, NIV)
This is not a one-time decision. It is daily. Sometimes minute by minute! Those words confront me because it means surrender is not something I can schedule or complete. Rather, it is something I must live out continually.
I often want Jesus in the passenger seat—present, supportive, helpful when needed—but not in full control. Yet true discipleship requires more than companionship; it requires leadership transfer.
If Jesus is Lord, then I am not, and that means He is setting the direction, not me!
Today, I am reminded that surrender begins with honesty. I must admit where I am still gripping control. I must acknowledge where I resist God’s direction. And I must be willing to move from control to trust.
Who is in YOUR driver’s seat? Let’s pray together:
Lord, I confess that I often want control more than I want surrender. I hold tightly to my plans, my preferences, and my comfort. Teach me to trust You with the direction of my life. Help me release the wheel into Your hands daily. Give me the courage to follow You fully, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. Shape my heart to desire Your will above my own. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Never forget, my friend—
You are a miracle!
Grant Fishbook
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