Talking about your faith can feel intimidating. Maybe you worry about saying the wrong thing, sounding awkward, or making people uncomfortable. A lot of us want to share Jesus with others—we just don’t always know how to do it naturally.
This reading plan is here to help with that. Together, we’ll look at what it means to share your faith with courage, honesty, and compassion—without forcing conversations or pretending to have all the answers. God isn’t asking you to be perfect or polished. He simply invites you to be available and willing.
As we go through these days, you’ll discover practical encouragement, biblical truth, and simple ways to talk about Jesus in everyday life. You don’t have to be fearless to share your faith. You just have to trust that God can work through ordinary people like you.
Day 1 — Self-Centered or Christ-Centered?
Scripture: John 5:30, Psalms 143:10
Here’s a question worth slowing down and thinking honestly about:
Are you living mainly for yourself, or are you living to honor God?
Take a moment with that. Really think about it.
One way to tell is by looking at where your focus naturally goes.
A self-centered mindset wants attention, recognition, and personal happiness above everything else. It tends to put personal comfort first and often focuses more on “What do I want?” than “How can I serve others?”
A Christ-centered life looks different. It desires for God to be seen and glorified. It cares about people deeply and wants to live in a way that pleases Him. Instead of chasing self-interest, it chooses love, humility, and obedience.
And here’s the truth: sharing your faith becomes difficult when life revolves around yourself. A heart centered on Christ naturally wants others to know Him too.
So this is the starting point.
Ask yourself honestly:
Am I self-centered, or Christ-centered?
And if you recognize areas where self is still leading, are you willing to let God reshape your heart?
Say it honestly—even out loud if you need to:
“Yes, I want to become more Christ-centered.”
That willingness matters.
Because learning to share your faith doesn’t begin with having all the right words. It begins with a heart that wants Jesus more than attention, approval, or comfort.
That’s where this journey starts.
Day 2 — Just Do It (And No, Not the Nike Slogan)
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
In the original language of today’s passage in Matthew, the phrase actually begins with, “As you are going…”
That changes the picture a little, doesn’t it?
Jesus wasn’t only telling His followers to go on big mission trips or preach to huge crowds. He was saying that while you live your everyday life, you should be sharing your faith along the way.
As you go to school.
As you work.
As you hang out with friends.
As you play sports.
As you move through normal life.
You don’t have to stand on a street corner yelling at strangers about hell. Jesus didn’t approach people that way, and you don’t have to either.
Sharing your faith can be much more natural than that.
It’s about intentionally letting people see the difference Jesus has made in your life. It’s about talking honestly about what God is doing in you and living in a way that reflects Him.
Think about it like this:
Imagine you play football—or maybe you can’t stand football, but stick with the example for a second. Would people describe you as a football player who happens to be a Christian, or as a Christian who happens to play football?
There’s a difference.
One identity leads the other.
Jesus never meant for faith to become a small part of your personality. Following Him is meant to shape every area of your life.
So wherever you go and whatever you do, put Christ first. Let your life point people toward Him naturally through the way you speak, act, love, and live.
Day 3 — Do What?
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Yep, we’re back in the same verses from Matthew today—but this time we’re focusing on a different part of them.
This passage is often called The Great Commission. Big name. Big purpose.
These weren’t casual words from Jesus. He was giving His followers direction for how they were meant to live.
“As you are going, make disciples.”
But what does that actually mean?
And what about the part about baptizing people? Are we supposed to walk around with water bottles splashing strangers and yelling, “Congratulations, you’re baptized!”?
Or maybe carry a giant water gun called The Super Soaker of Salvation?
Yeah… probably not.
Jesus was talking about something much deeper.
A disciple is someone who follows another person’s teaching and way of life. So when Jesus tells us to make disciples, He’s inviting us to help people follow Him—not just by our words, but by the way we live.
That means your everyday life matters.
The way you treat people.
The way you respond under pressure.
The way you forgive.
The way you love.
The way you follow God when it’s difficult.
People should be able to see something different in you because of Jesus.
Making disciples doesn’t mean pretending to be perfect. It means living in a way that points others toward Christ. As you follow Him sincerely, others can begin to see His example reflected through your life.
Day 4 — Step 1: Know It
Scripture: Romans 1:9-10, 1 Peter 3:15, John 1:12, John 3:16-18
Do you really know what you believe—and why you believe it?
That’s a question worth thinking about honestly.
You’ve probably heard people use phrases like the Gospel or the Good News. Today’s reading in Romans talks about it too. But if someone asked you what that actually means, would you know how to explain it?
What exactly makes it “good” news?
And when it comes to sharing your faith, do you need to use a bunch of church words or sound extra spiritual?
Not at all.
Sharing your faith isn’t about having all the perfect answers or memorizing impressive phrases. More than anything, it’s about knowing Jesus personally and letting your life reflect Him.
To follow Christ means learning who He is, how He lived, what He taught, and what He accomplished through His death and resurrection.
That’s why understanding your faith matters.
Who is Jesus really?
Why did He come?
What happened on the cross?
Why does His life still change people today?
The more you grow in understanding those truths, the more naturally your faith becomes part of your everyday life.
Because if we don’t understand what we believe, it becomes difficult to live it out with confidence.
Spend time getting to know Jesus deeply. Learn what you believe and why it matters—not just so you can explain it to someone else, but so your own life genuinely reflects Him.
Day 5 — Step 2: Live It
Scripture: James 1:22, 1 Corinthians 11:1
There’s a famous quote often connected to St. Francis that says:
“Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.”
Now, before you get any ideas—this does not mean putting on dramatic makeup and acting out the crucifixion in public. Probably best to avoid that.
And it doesn’t mean creating an interpretive dance routine about Jesus either… unless your goal is to audition for a dance competition.
That’s not really the point.
The idea is this: your life should reflect Jesus so clearly that people can see something different about you before you ever say a word.
The way you treat people.
The way you respond under pressure.
The way you love, forgive, and serve.
Your actions can point people toward Christ.
When you truly know what you believe and why you believe it, your faith naturally begins to shape how you live. It becomes more than information in your head—it changes your attitude, choices, and priorities.
And people notice that.
They may not be able to explain it right away, but they can tell there’s something different about you.
Living for God isn’t about pretending to be perfect. It’s about letting your everyday life reflect the character of Jesus.
When your heart is genuinely focused on Him, your life will naturally point others in His direction.
Day 6 — Step 3: Share It
Scripture: Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Mark 16:15
You’ve almost reached the end of this Bible Plan—nice work. Now comes the part many people feel nervous about: actually sharing your faith.
So what does that look like?
Well, let’s start with what it doesn’t look like.
It’s probably not standing on a street corner shouting through a microphone about hell.
It’s probably not wearing overly dramatic Christian parody shirts and hoping someone suddenly has a spiritual awakening because the font reminds them of a soda logo.
And it’s definitely not arguing people into faith or acting strangely just to appear “spiritual.”
Sharing your faith isn’t about putting on a performance.
It’s about having real conversations.
It’s listening to people.
Understanding where they’re coming from.
Caring about what they’re carrying.
Then, as trust grows, helping them see who Jesus is and what He’s done—not just in general, but personally.
People need to know that Jesus cares about their actual lives.
Their struggles.
Their questions.
Their pain.
Their mistakes.
A simple place to start is prayer.
Ask God to show you who He’s placing on your heart. Pray for them sincerely. Then live out your faith genuinely in front of them.
As you do that, opportunities to talk about God often happen naturally.
You don’t have to force conversations or try to sound perfect. Just be willing, honest, and available when God opens the door.
Day 7 — You Can’t Save Anyone
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11
Here’s something you need to remember when it comes to sharing your faith:
You are not responsible for saving people.
That’s not your job.
Honestly, that should bring a little relief.
You’re not going to stand before God someday and see a giant scoreboard keeping track of how many people you “saved.” Salvation has never depended on your ability to say the perfect words or convince someone to believe.
Only God can truly change a heart.
He’s the One who saves people.
Your role is different.
You’re called to plant seeds.
To build genuine relationships.
To care about people well.
To show kindness.
To offer hope.
To share who Jesus is and what He’s done in your life.
And you do that through both your words and the way you live.
Sometimes you may only plant a small seed that someone else waters later. Sometimes your kindness or honesty may open a door for a future conversation. You may never even see the full impact of what God does through your faithfulness.
That part belongs to Him.
Your responsibility is simply to live for Jesus sincerely and be willing to share Him when opportunities come.
God handles the saving.
You just stay available.