* Check your motives. Ask yourself why you’re evangelizing other people. Don’t do it because you have to; do it because you want to. Let your love for Jesus and your gratefulness for what He did for you and others on the cross motivate you to share His message. Evangelize because God’s good news is too good to keep to yourself and you want others to experience the freedom you enjoy because of Jesus. Recognize that evangelism is vital because it gives God honor and glory that He deserves, it brings Him joy, and it was a priority for Jesus.

* Recognize that your life is a witness. Understand that your life as a whole sends a powerful message to people who are watching you to see whether or not your faith is truly genuine. Know that the levels of integrity, peace, and joy you demonstrate to others will speak louder to them than your words in any Gospel presentation. Ask yourself hard questions on a regular basis to determine if you’re showing others real faith in action. Consider issues like these: Do you keep your promises to people? Do you pay your bills on time? Do you choose to trust God to overcome challenges instead of worrying about them? Do you speak positively about others rather than gossiping about them? Do you choose to be honest in situations when lying would be easier for you? Do you give your best work instead of just enough to get by? Do you retain a hopeful attitude even while you’re suffering? Remember that your life preaches for you and make sure that the message your life gives to others is the right one.

* Build strong character. Every day, seek to keep growing more and more into the person God wants you to become. Stay close to Him through spiritual disciplines like worship, prayer, and meditating on the Bible. Regularly ask the Holy Spirit to fill you so you’ll have fresh strength for evangelism and everything else God wants you to do. Deal with the root issues of unhealthy attitudes and behaviors in your life. Confess and repent of your sins on a regular basis. Seek deliverance from evil that may be harming you. Ask God to remind you of His vision for your life, and stay focused on it when you make decisions.