* Embrace grace. Know that God’s work in people’s lives isn’t limited by your performance evangelizing. Don’t feel undue pressure or guilt. Relax and let God work through you in His way, time, and strength.
* Look to Jesus’ example of evangelism. As you evangelize, consider what Jesus would do. Study His life to discover that He: prayed, asked the Father to bring the right people into His life, loved people, was intentional yet patient about guiding people toward faith, took time with people to explore their needs, communicated with people, was Himself with them, looked at people through God’s eyes, allowed God to work through Him, and listened. Make Jesus your role model.
* Watch out for Satan. Be alert for Satan’s attempts to render your evangelism efforts ineffective. If he tempts you to sin, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to share the Gospel message. Know what your weak spots are and expect him to attack you there; bolster yourself through prayer. Don’t believe his attempts to convince you that people won’t like or respect you if you witness to them; decide to evangelize anyway. Learn to recognize Satan’s lies by immersing yourself in God’s truth. Guard your heart so Satan can’t use your emotions and passions to trip you up. Remember that God wants you to be in the world, but not of it, so don’t become too attracted to the world lest you dilute your impact in evangelism. Understand that a daily battle between good and evil is taking place for your soul. Fight back by praying often. Get to know God well and learn how to test spirits so you discern when it’s really Satan masquerading as an angel of light. Realize the impact of small decisions you make that can give Satan a foothold in your life. Don’t let anything interfere with the ministry God has given you to do. Constantly resist Satan and trust God to keep on evangelizing.
* Focus on being rather than doing. Know that people aren’t attracted to your methods; they’re attracted to your life. Realize that being a faithful person is much more important than doing something impressive when you evangelize. Ask God to transform you into the person He wants you to become so you can represent Him well.
