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There are three things I can always do to help connect my friends to Jesus.

Even if they are hostile to everything I say.

First, I can respond to God's love.  That will probably change my attitude and my behaviour.  Something that others can see without me saying a word.

Second, I can pray for them.  Real honest prayers for God to do something special in their life.  I put the names of two of my friends on my calendar -- so I am reminded to pray for them every Thursday.

Third, I can look for ways to meet their everyday needs.  It might be something small, like offering to take their rubbish bin out to the street while they are on vacation.  Or something larger, like looking after a pet.     

Will doing these three things motivate them to follow Jesus?

Maybe, maybe not.  That is between them and God.

But, I know that God calls us to "love our neighbours as ourselves", and so I do these things because I love Jesus.

I was reminded of the importance of these three things when I went to the MyFriends training. 

It has taken me time to make these actions habits.  That is why I am glad the training takes place over nine weeks.  I found the regular encouragement of like-minded people helped me to be successful.

And I also learnt many other very valuable skills.  But let's save those for another time.

In the meantime, why don't you sign up for the MyFriends training that is starts in February. I will be leading the session on Thursday nights, but there are five other options. 

MyFriends Training

• Register at Movement Builders
• The training takes place over  9 weekly sessions
• COST: $20
• PLACE: online

I am looking forward to what God will teach you and me this year about connecting our friends to Jesus and other belivers.