Winning Our Families to Christ - Jenny Fikes

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20

I. What not to do

A. Don't try to change your family

B. Don't be in your face

C. Don't be preachy

II. What to do

A. Be consistent

1. Your family knows you better then anybody else and if you consistently follow Christ they will see that.

B. Be big enough to apologize

C. Say I love you

1. God can totally change your life but if you don't

say that, your family won't know.

2. We can sometimes build up walls, but they can come down as you work on saying I love you.

D. Don't be afraid to invite your family to Church

E. Don't be embarrassed of your family

1. You need to value your family. Your family knows you so well and if you act right it will rub off on them.

F. Pray for you family

Question: What do you do with family members that are adamant that all religion is bad?

Answer: It is hard, but don't argue with them. It's not your battle to fight. Just become the living testimony for them.