Anna Moore

The enemy has discouraged me time and time again. By enemy, of course I’m referring to Satan – a.k.a. the devil, or the false accuser. He has made me believe time and time again that I’m not important enough, qualified enough, smart enough, faithful enough, loving enough, outgoing enough and any other *insert word here* enough. But those are false accusations that I somehow seem to believe. Every. Single. Time.

I used to wonder how on earth the Lord could possibly use me for His glory and His kingdom. Me? I’m quiet, introverted, shy, all the things that make me seem small and insignificant in my own mind. I spent years of my adult life not going to church and not reading my Bible. I’d pray, but I’m not sure there was ever much merit to it. How could there be when my heart was more concerned with myself and not others and especially not the Father? A part of me feels like I’m trying to make up for all that lost time now.

There the enemy goes again. I often doubt my abilities and sometimes question my wisdom. These are things the Lord has given me that I’m over here questioning. But, I’ve realized that my witness is not going to look the same as other Christians’. I may not openly declare the gospel to a stranger I just passed by in the grocery store, but I can do other things to show I have faith in Jesus.

The other day I went through the Chick-fil-A drive-thru to pick up dinner for Blake and I and I was playing Bethel Music in my car. I turned it up a little bit louder than normal, because any other time I would turn the volume down so much it is almost completely off. But on this day, I intentionally left it up where the person on the other side of my window may be able to hear it. I’m sure not all CFA employees are Christians, but even if they are, any one of us can use a boost from time to time. So I left it on. When I grabbed my food from the tub the worker was holding (#thanksCOVID), I caught the girl looking at my dash stereo. Maybe she knew the song, maybe she didn’t. Either way, I can only hope she was left feeling inspired, hopeful, curious or something that would point her to have a moment with Jesus.

A few Sundays ago my pastor mentioned how just showing up for church on Sundays is a witness to the Lord. Blake and I are currently renting a townhome and on Sunday mornings we are the only ones who leave for church. Sometimes, others see us and maybe some see one of our cars are gone. Or, maybe they hear us going somewhere each Sunday morning. That is our witness. Church is a priority for us. It’s important that we fellowship with our church family and we have that corporate worship together.

We just recently bought a Bose speaker and put it in the kitchen. When I am in there cooking or cleaning up, I like to listen to worship music on it through my phone. The thing about Bose speakers is, you can really hear the quality through the bass – or, rather, you can actually hear the bass. So, I can be washing dishes and bumping to Phil Wickham or Kari Jobe and maybe the neighbors can hear. Maybe not, but maybe.

I know there are many other ways that I show my love and obedience to the Lord, without realizing it. Sometimes my boss will ask about my weekend or plans I have and I can tell him about going to a Christian conference or church or being with my church family or even just spending time with my family – because even that seems like an odd thing for some.

Social media can be a witness. People often share what’s important to them or what they really like or value online. For me, that’s a new song I discovered or what the Lord is showing me or a verse or a quote or a book I’m reading. We can use our social media platforms for His glory if we are intentional about it.

I have no idea whose life I may impact at any given moment. People can find this blog or my Instagram or social media from all over the world. Someone may overhear a conversation you’re having with someone or someone may take notice on how you treat your spouse or another family member. If you have kids, you know they are always listening, observing, learning.

I’ve mentioned to Blake more than once about patience on the roadway because he has stickers on his car that label him a Christian. So, even your driving can be a witness. Maybe don’t make a gesture at someone or tailgate them or bright light them or whatever point you really want to make. This is being in the flesh, y’all. 🙂

If I were to leave you with any takeaway today, I challenge you this week to be more mindful of your quiet witness. How are you behaving around others? What can you do to be a light even without speaking of the Lord vocally? Are there habits you have that maybe aren’t producing any fruit? How can you change that? Are others able to tell you’re a Christian by your actions?

Take some time to reflect on that this week.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew‬ ‭5:13-16‬

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