Reaching those around us for the Lord requires more than just prayer. God wants us to pray and he also wants us to talk to our loved ones about Him. Even if you don’t consider yourself adequate, you are the best person to reach those around you.

Begin simply with your interests and associations to start building relationships. If you’re interested in football, befriend the people at your school who play football. If you enjoy fishing, plan a trip with a neighbor and pray for an opportunity to share the Gospel. If you belong to a community group, pray to be used to bring someone to Jesus.

We can all be praying for those we know by name, as we begin to develop relationships with those around us. The Holy Spirit will prompt us and give us opportunities to share the love of Jesus. Be on the lookout for that moment and do not let it go by.

If we continue to pray, our eyes will be open to the people around us who need Jesus. As Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” So let’s pray for opportunities to win people to Christ, and be ready for them when the opportunities arrive.

This is Luis Palau.