Ashamed (are you?)

When I hear people "talk" religious, I dont mean trying to convert

But like lets pray, I dont know how to explain it, but they are adding God in some way in their talk all the time, kwim?

I feel so beneath them as a christian, that I sorta stay away from them.

I am not like that but i guess I  talk God more then most, but not like the person above.

It isnt second nature I guess. I dont share the gospel enough

I dont think i could put it in words like i should

But I love talking about God

Sandi,

Your actions show God's love all the time. You are one of the most generous, kind-hearted people!  Don't ever think of yourself as not being every bit as precious to God as anyone else.

Share the Gospel by the way you live, not with you mouth.  It works much better that way

No, I don't shy away from people who speak the Gospel. It's their way of spreading the Word and it's very refreshing. In this day and age, when God is being taken out of schools, etc..., would you stop and listen? I would.

i always listen, i just feel so much less then the people talking lol

LOL!!

I agree with John Doyle. Be an example with your actios not by words.

esp when you think no one is looking

My niece sings a song abut being proud to be a Jesus freak all the time, and she's no little kid - she and her husbad are both 42 or 43.  The thing that gets me is that they know I'm an observant Jew, and they preach to me all the time, anyway.  When I get those Christian prayers and such from others, I pass them aong to them, and Ijust sort of tune out the rest.  However, when they ask ...   well, I just fiddle with the Star of David I wear all the time and keep my mouth shut.

When it's somebody at my door much too early on a weekend morning, I ask them if they are trying to be as much as possible klike Jesus.  When they tell me they are, I just say the He was Jewish, as I am, and shut the door.

Why do so many people seem to assume that everyone is Christian?  My Muslim friends and Buddhist friends wonder at this, too.

I'm not ashamed, but I do make a point to not offend others.  I have a diverse group of friends and not all of them are Christian, so I'm not going to preach to them about things when I know they really don't want to hear it.  I try to let the way I am be more of an example than preaching or discussing the faith.

I think the only time I shy away from people who are talking about the Gospel is when I know they are just talking the talk but aren't walking the walk. Granted, none of us are perfect, but if I want to become a better Christian, then I need to surround myself with others who are more knowledgeable than I am. Or, if the person disagrees with my viewpoint and just spends all their time trying to drum THEIR version of the truth into my head - even when it's a "non-issue" where God is concerned.  I believe we are to be a witness, but a witness whose actions speak louder than words (although words are often necessary). How can I witness to anyone if my life is not where it should be?  Granted, it will never be EXACTLY where it needs to be, but my words have to have truth behind them and not just be empty words

Shy? That's my area of specialization

I search myself before i can talk to anybody, soit flows without interference.

no I dont shy away If it wasnt for GOD i wouldnt still be here...he guides me thru my days...isnt he wonderful

I usually feel that the person is a fanatic.  I am a pretty good judge of character in that way.  Most of the time it is easy to tell if the person is serving God with all of his heart.  A lot of the time, the person over does it by being too Godly. 

No shame here :)  Congratulations on being featured at Gathering 4 Jesus

I don't mind a little.  I know people are excited and spiritial and that is fine with me and even wonderful, but when it becomes preaching or goes on for too long I begin to get uncomfortable with it. 

I am a born again Christian and VERY proud of it......I am proud to say, I led my SIL to the Lord before she died.....I was soooo thrilled.....but, usually, I am "timid" about sharing the Gospel a lot....there are many mean people out there in the world who do NOT want to hear about it......if people start talking about God/faith, I LOVE it and love to carry on great conversations....I feel since the Lord is #1 in my life, I always want to be involved in conversations concerning faith, Christianity, etc., etc.....before I share my faith, I always pray about it first.  I have a Jesus "fish" on the back end of my car.......this is my main way of witnessing to people....I also have a "Jesus" sweatshirt that I wear all the time (not in the summer, though....LOL!)....on the front is a picture of Jesus, and below, it says, "Jesus Is My Best Friend."  Another great way for me to witness!!!!!

That reminds me of a Purpose Driven Life devotional I got in my e-mail the other day. I fear that Christians are getting fearful of sharing the Good News because of increased criticism and peer pressure from other people, even others claiming to be Christians as well. I'm not ashamed though. I only want to be a good example so that I am not ashamed of MYself. God I'm not ashamed of, but I need to be aware of how I am so that He will not be ashamed of me.