Summary: All of us struggle with how to open a conversation with someone and talk to them about Jesus Christ. I have found that one of the greatest ways is when a person at work, or at the office, or in the bank, or in the shopping mall or wherever someone tells you a story of sickness, or family problems, or financial problems at work, the best thing to say is, "You know, I'm glad you told me that. Would you mind if I prayed for you and ask God to answer this prayer?" I have never been turned down by anyone. Even an atheist president of Uruguay in South America said, "I don't believe in God and I don't believe in prayer, but if you want to pray for me, go ahead." I prayed for him and his family and he was crying when I finished. Now, here's a suggestion. When somebody gives you a sad story or a problem in their life, you tell them, "I will pray for God to answer your request." And then pray. And then say to them, "When God answers would you let me know, please?" And you know what? I have found again and again that the Lord answers and people come back to tell you. And that gives you an opportunity to tell them why you trust the promises of God, how you have seen answers to your prayers, and mostly - and particularly - eternal salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Try it, and let me know how it went for you, would you?
