A Guide to
Our pastors may in occasion challenge a member of the church to share a biblical charge at our Tuesday Night Prayers. This is usually a personal testimony (see "A Guide to Sharing Your Testimony") or a personal reflection from Scripture.
Practical Tips
The primary goal of sharing at the prayer meeting is not to teach the Bible. Rather, choose one main passage to meditate on, one that has recently made an impact on your life and convicted you to prayer. Spend time in personal inductive Bible study and prayer. (Read more... Guide to Inductive Bible Study.)
- Aim to keep the sharing to 15 minutes
- Have one main passage to meditate on
- Write out a manuscript and practice reading through it so that:
- You don't look like you are just reading and
- You don't rush through it
Spiritual Instructions
Constantly work on your heart and character to match your life and works.
This goes beyond just this moment, but it's important because it impacts the validity and weightiness of the words we share.
Seek God in prayer and personal intimacy.
This cannot be stressed enough. We need God to move and work in people's hearts.
Pray for and be involved with the people of the church who you want to bless.
We are not guest speakers or gifted communicators first. We are first servants and shepherds.
Always aim for transformation over information.
Avoid creating a lecture, keep things personal and speak with passion. A testimony is simply sharing what we have seen and heard, specifically regarding the works of God and for the purpose of edifying and encouraging others to know more about and draw near to God and God's people.
This goes beyond just this moment, but it's important because it impacts the validity and weightiness of the words we share.
Seek God in prayer and personal intimacy.
This cannot be stressed enough. We need God to move and work in people's hearts.
Pray for and be involved with the people of the church who you want to bless.
We are not guest speakers or gifted communicators first. We are first servants and shepherds.
Always aim for transformation over information.
Avoid creating a lecture, keep things personal and speak with passion. A testimony is simply sharing what we have seen and heard, specifically regarding the works of God and for the purpose of edifying and encouraging others to know more about and draw near to God and God's people.
Helpful Questions to Consider
As you prepare, begin asking:
- What do I want them to know?
- Why do I want them to know it?
- What do I want them to do?
- Why do I want them to do it?
- How am I going to have them remember it?