Praying for Power in Witnessing

I'm sure there are a lot of us who wonder if we really have the ability to witness to our faith.  We might not have mastered all the theological jargon; and as a result, we might feel at a loss.  Then, too, we might fear saying the wrong thing or not know how to express ourselves adequately.

Now, I realize that - yes - we do need to give some attention on how we present ourselves.  I also realize, too, that we are not alone in this endeavor of witnessing.  God seeks to work through us.

We have the words of the apostle Paul:  "Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel."  Ephesians 6:19

We can and ought to pray not only for ourselves, but be praying for one another, that we would be able to provide a bold witness to the gospel.  I note in the apostle's wording that he mentioned the mystery of the gospel. We might not have it all together in our understanding of God's work in sending Jesus, yet we can still proclaim the great working of God to save us.

So, I believe to overcome our reluctance in talking about Jesus to others, we ought to be praying about our witnessing.  The Holy Spirit can do great wonders through us as frail human beings.  We are the instruments of God - broken vessels - in order to bring God's message of wholeness in Jesus Christ to others.