You are a Godly Influence

Whether you realize it or not, you influence others. While at your job, at the store, or wherever you may be, people watch how you respond to certain situations. They are listening to the things you are saying. When you accept Christ into your life, you become a representative of Christ. Your behavior and your conversation should reflect that. Just keep that in mind when you’re out living your life. Be the reason someone believes God is good!

You also influence people in your personal life. Your family, friends, your children, whoever you encounter. Use that influence in a positive way. One way to do this is by sharing your testimonies with them. We all have failures and make mistakes. Share situations where you overcame those failures with the help of the Lord, and the lessons you learned from your mistakes. Share situations when you needed help and God helped you. This helps encourage people and gives them hope. It also reminds you of what God has done for you, which may encourage you as well.

I encourage you to read Paul’s testimony in 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Where he shares how God had mercy on him despite the terrible things he had done.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

“Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22-23)