I Shared Jesus with COMPLETE Strangers, here's what happened...
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- I shared the gospel with complete strangers and was really transformed by the experience.
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Perhaps “The Uncomfortable Lady, is just as devout in her religious relationships are you are in yours…
Or, I’m not a tract or shove something under my windshield wiper blades..
Please remember that just because she rejected the message doesn't mean it will not bring a heart change later. Thank you for loving people and the gospel, please continue sharing the love of Christ.
I agree, you are sewing seeds.
Yes, sometimes you have to plant seeds ❤
Faith, I ordered some little scripture cards online, they are credit card size, laminated and really cute. There were 100 in a box for $8. I keep them in my pocket or purse and bc I’m a big chicken, I leave them in bathrooms or on shelves in the grocery store, and at the table with my tip. But this last week I have started to give them to people face to face, and no one has been upset, they have just said thank you and smiled. I know that God will work on their hearts, my job is just to plant the seeds. I did feel better knowing you were nervous also. Why is it so scary to share Jesus? 💗
I love that idea!❤️
I dod the same things I got those cards off Amazon and I even ordered packs of like hundreds of christian stickers off shein for like 4 bucks and now I'm going to start giving them the card and a sticker hopefully they will atleast use the sticker and be reminded of God each time they see it ❤
@@f2hw6 what a sweet idea! God will bless them and you also!
For several years before covid hit some of the members of the church I attended went every Wednesday to a shopping center and asked people for prayer requests because we were going to a prayer meeting and we would pray for their requests.. Most people would stop and give us a small list of prayer request and some would even let us pray for them right there on the street. Yes, there were people who would walk away or want to argue but that isn't something to be upset about because we were planting seeds in their minds and hearts. Always remember what you are doing is more often than not is planting seeds and letting the Lord plant people in your mind to pray for in the future. Keep on passing out your precious cards!
And recently I started making little pretty cards and tags and things to add to the bags of things like afghans, crafts and artwork as an encouragement to people.
Street preaching is not bad. It actually works. And the true gospel is offensive to people. It’s offensive to people’s sin.
The lady that shook her head about it definitely needed to hear it. It will make a difference- chipping away at hardened hearts takes time. You may be 1 of several people God sends her way. ❤
Truth! Tactics is a great book that describes being a pebble in someone’s shoe. A friend was that for me over 20 years ago. Another invited me to church multiple times for years before I accepted. And, a few years later, I was baptized last Easter, fully surrendered, fully ready to walk in faith. I had to recover from the God of my upbringing. A lot of damage was done and had to be repaired. You never know in a random drive-by what someone’s experience has been. Doesn’t mean you should hold back sharing the best news!
@@ActingYourWayWell said!
Only a minute in and I noticed your husband took his hat off when you started praying. I was glad to see it. I have taken my hat off for prayer my whole life. Not many people still do this now days. Much respect.
Maybe the lady shaking her head was not rejection at all, sometimes I cry and it’s not because I’m sad. Things aren’t always what they seem. You’re doing amazing works and I’m so happy to have stumbled upon you!❤
Good point! I pray so!
I agree. The shaking of her head doesn’t not have to be negative.
I know sometimes I shake my head and it’s not related to a negative gesture.
In this case if I received that specific letter “Jesus sees you and he loves you” and something was going on in my life. I probably would have shaken my head in disbelief or to ward off tears like there’s no way I just received this it can’t be real especially during a tough time and Jesus has been silent. Or maybe even not wanting to take it in in that moment because it’s overwhelming.
It may have been a negative shake for this woman but praying for her afterwards would have been my approach, which I’m sure she did.
I would have been sad thinking we really live in a broken world and there’s so many people who are hurting.
For the woman who shook her head, her mind may have been saying no but her heart may have been pierced with the truth. And, if so, I pray the Jesus our Lord helps her to remember that moment again and again until she turns to him sincerely. That’s what happened to me. I testify to his loving persistence.
This was overwhelming for me to watch and take in. I could literally feel that nervous feeling of approaching a perfect stranger. I could feel the goodness of some strangers. I also felt the head-shaking stranger. I felt all of it. I got tearful. I smiled. I felt joyful. I also felt dismayed. I just felt all the feels. This is a powerful video. There is something much bigger working here than a Bible verse and a note to a stranger. It is beautiful. Thank you, Faith. And Joe 😊. And babysitting high five to you too. 😅
You planted the seed! That lady who walked away in disgust will not forget! I am 57 and was an atheist for most of my adult life. I have now been a Christ follower for 10 years. I have since reached out to that those I could and thanked them for handing me "notes" or speaking to me about Jesus when they knew what my reaction would be. I can tell to you that seed is planted and I am praying for the lady who received that word from you ❤🙌🏼🙏🏻
You still don't know what God will do through that note you gave her. Praying for her.
Look at all the people Jesus talked too and they shook their heads. I’m proud of you!
We're planning to put a Free Little Library in our front yard! Goal is to have it done by the time school lets out and to have adult and kids books both 50% with gospel centered content. Hoping it blesses our neighborhood with the gospel and gives us open avenues to get to know our neighbors better. I highly recommend "American Gospel" the movie for anyone thinking of sharing the gospel. 😃 these people have souls and they are dying. They will go to heaven or hell and it isn't enough to just "say nice things" to these lost souls. May God give us courage and work in broken hearts!
Love ur cup analogy! Love ur cup! Maybe this moment will help the lady that initially rejected the message to accept Jesus into her heart and as her Lord and savior. Often, lasting change takes time. The note was meant for her.
Once at Walmart a lady came up to me and asked me if there was anything I would like her to pray for me. I said, Yes. We spoke and she prayed for me right there at walmart. It’s been happening in its time. Slowly but now there is a significant difference. Just thought I would share.
I was working at a local coffee shop, and one day, a little boy gave me a note. It had three bible verses written on it.
7 years later, this note still sits in the front pocket of my bible bag.
Keep doing this! No matter the initial response, you don't know what impact those notes will have on someone's life long-term.
Keeping this note is also a reminder that if an 8-year-old kid has the bravery to do something this bold, there's no excuse why I can't do it either!
You did your part. You obeyed and trusted God.Only God alone knows what's going on with that last woman. She may have not been as unreceptive as you think. The word is a two edged sword and it may have gone deep into her spirit. You planted the seed. God gives the growth ! Bless you for your boldness !
I am so glad I came across your video sister. Your attitude, your passion for Christ, your beauty. I love it!! Thank you, Lord, for using her in a mighty way. Bless her and the family.
💡What a wonderful idea to spread the gospel! I've typed up notes for homeless goodie bags, never thought about giving random people notes but I might try. Recently I asked God to send me someone who needs help and a second later I see a homeless man sitting on the parking lot. I bought him a sandwich and when I pulled over, he refused to get a sandwich and I felt a bit sad. I realized we can't help people who don't want our help :/
Mark Cahill wrote a book titled
The Watchmen and he writes that if you have shared the gospel with someone, you have planted the seed and then God will take care of the rest.
Love the broken jar at the end, I hope God overflows your jar with blessings. Love your channel Faith.
I LOVE that he took his hat off during the prayer in the car! I have trained myself to take my hat off during prayer as well!
This video brought me to tears Faith!! I need to write some letters and start handing them out to people every time I’m out! Thank you for this example of how we can boldly share the gospel with others ❤
I love that you did this. I would love if someone came up to me. It is a wonderful reminder that our savior loves us always.❤
And I love how you keep it all real. The good parts, the messy parts it’s just all truth. praying that the seeds you planted will be watered.
Just like the cup with the cracks, it lets the light shine through, just like our cracks and brokenness can let the light shine through ❤
Thumbnail is imaginative and breaks monotony..bless you.
Hey. This might be burried but your broken cup made me remember something that I did with a broken item that maybe it would even be more fitting for the metaphor you were going for.
My grandma had a mother's day candle holder that she loved but and used daily. It broke and I glued it together but it was unsave to use because of all the sharp edges. So I got moss and flued it to the cracks to cover the edges and villed it with fake flowers. She really liked it. :)
Also thank you for all the awesome videos you do.
This is amazing! With my church we hand out leaflets/invitations. The homeless people I come across do like to hear, just to plant a seed. It is scary some days but when strangers listen it is encouraging ❤
Wow that’s boldness right there! Remember that you’re planting seeds of hope and joy!
Please do more of these their my favorite ❤❤
YAY! I am so happy to hear that!
they are my favorites too!
Gurl, this was a wonderful video. Thank you for the inspiration. We should always be planting seeds!
Hello, as an artist, I just made a zine, that has the gospel message, I will be handing them out as I shop, but leaving them on shelves or counters for people to find. I’m so shy but it’s what I feel called to do! Thanks for sharing! God bless you and yours!😊🙏
I just want you to know I’ve down in the dumbs over my mental illness and heartbreak and just coming across your short significantly brightened my day. Thank you so much and I thank God for you.
Seeing the lady in the shop, brought me to happy tears! And this convicted me to stop procrastinating about writing my evangelism letters for my community.
What a great video! Also
Removing his hat to pray! As an old fashioned 53 year old who sees manners and etiquitte quickly disappearing and forgotten. That one little action is refreshing to see and gives me hope its still out there! 😊
When faith says that we are not just call to share the gospel in confortable ways, i think she mean that sometimes the Lord will ask us to share the gospel in a way that we dont feel confortable, or that we sometimes without wanting it, we have to share the gospel because there was a good giving moment❤
Our discomfort is nothing compared to the discomfort Jesus felt for sharing the word. I am encouraged by you, Faith, and all that you do to share our Lord's love to others. Keep being you and keep making this videos that have blessed me, and encouraged me to walk with the Lord again after a heart-wrenching event in my life.
Of all the people you delivered a message to, the lady that shook her head needed it the most. It was your biggest seed plant of the day.❤
We plant the seed and the lord brings the increase! Amen! 🙏
I just watched this video last night. I’m an introvert so sharing God’s love and word with other people has always been kind of scary for me. I wrote out some note cards, and today as I walk my dog at the park, I’m going to leave some there. Thank you so much for this video!
I placed the note cards in spots where people could see them at the park. But then when I went out today to go to McDonalds and the pet store, I ended up handing them to people and to my surprise, they accepted them gratefully. I prayed to God before I did it and asked Him to help me be bold. He is at work!
This is such a great way to get the message of the Gospel out! Do not be discouraged by the one woman. No matter how it looked, the message was delivered to the right person at the right time.
I used to leave notes like that everytime I went out. I would tape them to a pop machine with enough for a soft drink and a scripture reminder that Jesus loves the person that received it. I've even mailed notes to random addresses in the phone book just to maybe encourage someone that God loves them. I got away from it and do other things but I want to do more of that again. We have giving boxes where I live where you drop off food and used books and we leave little notes attached and inside of those books, you can spread a little hope just about anywlhere. You never know when someone will open that book and find your note of encouragement and if God plans it right, it will be the right person and that right time and that little note could spark something beautiful. I am encouraged by this to start my notes up again and find more and more ways to tell people about how much God loves them. God bless; keep looking up!
This was sooo inspiring and made me tear up! I love this idea, not sure I have the courage to do something like that-yet. 🥰
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! Sharing it with the college girls I lead in Bible Study…what a beautiful image of people literally G I V I N G the light of Christ to those around them.
Ya. I’m definitely going to write notes right now…. 😂❤️
This is such a brilliant ideal and a great way to plant seeds... I would absolutely 100% pass notes like this to complete strangers..
The only issue I would have is what would I write on these notes
Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to what exactly you need to write. 💟
@The Power of a Virtuous Woman Absolutely
I was thinking I wrote that in there that I would pray over the situation I guess I didn't my apologies but yes ma'am
I think notes are awesome. People in general love little unexpected notes- they put them in their pockets. And even if they don't recieve the message, perhaps their role was to leave it and it found its way to the people it would reach.
Hey Faith, thank you so much for this video! I'm making some of these cards tonight to put in my car/purse!
I’ve been creating and handing out my own tracts for many years. I have never tried just hand writing them as you did. What a great way to make this practice more personal! I might try this…
This is a great idea!!! I was at hobby lobby earlier this week and they sell a pack of 100 prayer notes to pass out to people. I didn't look at what they said. I thought that was a cool idea and then you posted this video!!! I have a bunch of craft paper, stickers, etc... and it would be so much fun to make a bunch of notes with encouraging words and Scriptures on them to give to people. It would definitely be a way to start reaching out to people when I am still fairly new in my bible studies.
I absolutely LOVE this, I face the same kinds of people a lot of time who refuse to get to know Jesus. It breaks my heart. But if we aren't watering seeds we could be planting some!
I always have a hard time bringing up my beliefs too . I try and teach my friends what I know and believe but sometimes they don’t care because they weren’t raised upon it. I might try and do this as well . New Jersey has a lot of non believers and that’s where I’m from sadly
Please be encouraged...
There is a time, not to long ago, I would have also been that woman shaking her head if i were given that card.
But because of God, and prayerful seed planters like you and your husband, now one of those cards would fill my heart so much and sharpen me!
God bless you for sharing the truth.
Amen, thanks for sharing
I agree that there is a need for us to meet people where they are. Some people wouldn't step into a church if you paid them, so they are never going to hear that Christianity isn't what they've been told it is, and will never learn the love of God. We can meet those people through conversations and relationships in the in-between-moments and work, school, stores, online communities, etc.
Oh how this blessed me!! Thank you thank for all your videos. And I love the symbolism with the broken mug💗
Hi! I am SO glad I found your CZcams channel! I love it!! I happened upon you by searching how to make Baby Ring Slings! And I clicked on like a four year old video of yours (which was an awesome tutorial by the way!). Anyway because it was such a good tutorial I clicked on your channel to see if you had any others I’d be interested in watching and to my surprise there were all these videos about Christianity, sharing our faith, etc. etc.! So exciting! I’ve been a born again Christian for 35 years and I have been very interested in (finally!) reading through the whole Bible. I will definitely look into your program. I did find an app called Thru The Bible and I really like it! They use old radio broadcasts from Dr. J Vernon McGee (he has since passed away) and I really like his style. He was a Methodist minister which is different than what I’m used to but I still am totally enjoying it and learning so much. I’m wondering if you’ve ever heard of him and what you think of his teachings as far as if they line up with the Bible. By the way, I was watching a CZcamsr who was talking about how to pray for God’s healing (physical healing from health ailments). It was totally different than any way I was ever “taught” to pray. I was excited at first and began praying the way she said to and almost immediately I had a pit in my stomach that I was doing something wrong. I felt like I was demanding in a way for healing by “claiming”. It’s hard to explain. But I believe one of my spiritual gifts is discernment; ever since I was very young I could discern good from evil (even when evil disguises itself as something of God). So I stopped praying in that way and went back to praising God for everything (even if I never get healed). Like you said, we have ALREADY been given so much more than we deserve when Jesus died on the cross for each and every one of us! Praise God!! Anyway, sorry this is so long but I would love to know what you think of Dr. J Vernon McGee. Thanks so much!!
Every time I watch your videos I am so thankful to God for you. It truly is amazing the gifts he has given you and how faithful you are. You have helped me in my dry desert thirst for the Lord again. That is a gift that is priceless to me and I can't express how thankful I am. You are a true blessing.
Your video is so encouraging! I’m trying to build the courage to go up to people and pass out Gospel tracts. I did send out Gospel tracts but I would just leave them in places. So please pray that God would give me more courage in talking to people about the Gospel.
Keep doing exactly what you are doing. The world needs more "FAITH" in the world! God bless you dear sister and I pray that God keeps using you as the vessel He created you to be.
I am so thankful God directed me to one of your videos. You have been an inspiration to me. When you mentioned your broken cup it reminded me of the Japanese art of kintsugi (golden repair) or kintsukuroi (golden joinery), a pottery repair method that honors the artifact’s unique history by emphasizing, not hiding, the break. You have probably heard about this before but when I learned it, God immediately came to mind in how He treats us earthly vessels when we're broken by mending us with loving care and enhancing our value for His glory.
I love ❤️ that you and Joe did this. You planted the seed and God will give the increase!
We love you Faith. Your so awesome. ❤❤❤☺☺☺
What an amazing experience for you! :o) I think we've all become a little cautious with people approaching us in public places in today's culture, so I'm glad you were able to see some positive reactions to your notes.
Hi Faith,
Kudos to you and Joe for sharing the gospel in a creative way. This is a great idea. Although I’m not out in public very often, perhaps I could do something like this too. Thank you for sharing this.
You inspired me to go do this...
I admire your creativeness when it comes to sharing the goodness of God!
HII FAITH IM A NEW SUB WATCHING FROM NYC, TRUST WHEN I TELL YOU,THEIRS ALOT OF US WHO WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A TOTAL STRANGERS COME UP TO US WITH GOD LIVING WORD IN HAND,CAUSE SOME ARE SO CAUGHT WITH WORDLY THINGS AN FORGET WE HAVE SOMEONE WE CAN TRUST AN TURN TO IN TIMES OF NEED, PLEASE CONTINUE GIVING OUT THESE REMINDERS….YOU ROCK LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! IM A BAB IN CHRIST SEARCHING FOR A RELATIONSHIP WITH MY LORD AN SAVIOR, IM LOOKING FORWARD TO APPLY WHAT I LEARNED NOW THAT IM STARTING TO JOURNAL MY JOURNEY IN MY WALK WITH CHRIST. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY AN FOR ALL YOU DO FOR YOUR FOLLOWERS!
Plant those seeds sister! Praise God all for his glory ❤
Definitely going to do this, Faith! You are such an inspiring testimony of God’s love. Thank you! ♥️✝️
Thank you for making this video its really inspiring ❤
We never know what baggage people are carrying around and perhaps she was dealing with some really hard things in her life at that moment. She may have been the VERY person God want you to give that encouragement to. I pray that your message gave her ‘thought’ for the rest of the day as well. Continue to be brave and strong!!
Love, love, love ALL of this. I’d like to do some cards with my kids - can you share what was on each of yours?
Loved this idea!
You hit a home run. Thanks girl!! PTL
It's a really good idea. I think I'll do it!!! thank you!!!
Soli deo gloria... your broken cracked cup made me cry.
I treasure this video. It's a gift to me. Praise God! Thank you, Faith, for stepping out and following God's calling in your life. My husband, son, and bonus daughter (son's wife) have been attending a growth group, (along with several other believers) through our Church. The "Sharing Your Faith" group has been such a blessing in our lives. We're learning to more effectively disciple others. I will add your letters to my "discipleship toolbox," I intend to use them very soon. I'm starting and pausing this video so that I may copy the messages you penned and showed with the verse references. I'm praying for the same things you prayed while driving with your husband, Joe. I feel as if you were speaking from MY heart. Coincidence? Nope! I know this video was made 11 months ago, but I want you to know it was meant for me today! God is so good, and His timing is perfection. I will pray and seek to pen more messages than those I borrow from your video. Any suggestions would be so appreciated. With love, prayers of gratitude and appreciation for all you do.
Thank you for this!!!
GREAT CHANNEL!
Love the new titles and thumbails!
I really like tha letter approach faith my approach has always been my testimony but Im gonna apply the letter approach I see that it's impacting the people y'all were reaching. I'm excited to see how it will impact the people I encounter. 👍
Thank you for sharing this ❤
This is so encouraging and inspiring. Thank you for helping people all ovwr the world with your videos.
Love the video!!
You never know if the last lady will tell her family and maybe her family might encourage her to look within the verse written on the card. So on face value she might be disgusted and that can be true but then later on someone might hear what she got and encourage her more. Just a thought! ❤
Good job sister Faith!
Love love love this video! I also have to admit, I feel I also needed this video and the timing of seeing it in the current spot I am in my life and journey with God is amazing. Especially your message with the cup towards the end. Thank you for sharing ❤️
don't know if you'll read this, but keep at this. When God showed me that we don't do this for results, and it's up to Him, maybe that'll lessen the hurt.
These videos are so inspiring and fun to watch God bless ❤❤
This is so beautiful! I absolutely love that you did this and it has inspired me so much!! Thank you❤️
You’re a legend
Keep bravely planting seeds! ❤️
Looking at commentaries- Matthew Henry or Warren W. Wiersbe? Learning so much from you channel 💕 THANK YOU
Your super inspiring thank you
Even if you dont see reslut that you wanted with this notes when you give it to people, dont be sad you can stilll pray for them and also even if you just get a smile you should be happy or at least try ir any reaction that the person has is for a purpose❤
christian radio station here has 'love thatsticks' wher ethey encourage believers to leave sticky 'love' notes on cars, etc
I admire your desire to witness and different ways you are lead to do it. Also have y’all moved yet?
Yes we moved!
notes. love this.
Faith ❤ that's a better way then I've been doing it, I just ask certain people... "Do you know what Jesus did?". Some answer with yes, and say, "I believe in Jesus and that He died for us....", oml love love that...(That's my response to myself)...
Others just say, "yes"...if they don't go any further, I leave it be. But, the answer was good enough. I always end my question, when they reply.... "When they yes, or anything good", I say, "good girl!" , or good man!"...the smiles are great. I'm gonna try your way!
Thanks for another way to do it❤
Let me tell you this story, I was in Walmart and the milk was really not expired to a good date it was like 4 days later, so I asked the gentleman that worked there if he could please go check in the back to see if there's any better expiration date. So I walked with him toward the back because I didn't want him to have to walk all the way back to me. So as I was following down towards the back of the room of the store he said a person was really rude to him earlier... I said well there's a lot of people that are rude and mean. I said to him, God is bigger than everything and anything, I said so put that in your pocket and don't let it get to you. I said hey let me give you a hug and he opened his arms and it was a great big tight one. I whispered in his ear as we were hugging, do you believe in Jesus, he said I do, then I said you are so loved. I said thank you for the hug, and he said me too thanks. I said yay God !! and we both smiled, I said I hope your day goes better, btw...with those rude and mean people, just blow it off and keep on smiling cuz you're a great guy, have a great day bud.
He made my day a great day just by all of that.😊
Don't just put notes that are comfortable for people but that it can bring them a holy conviction (don't be that hard) also if you are gonna put a note from both sides of the paper, put in both sides "look back" so the people hopefully look both sides of the paper
Faith, this is so great and it's so weird because I've been feeling led to do something similar before I even watched your video but have felt stuck in terms of how to start. Would it be possible to get copies of the little notes you wrote? I've literally sat down to write stuff and it ends up being too long or sounding too sappy or something.
This has really spoke to me! But I don’t know what messages to write. Could you give more examples.