Have you ever been in a room with a friend and forgot to pay attention to her? You are aware she is talking, but you are not listening. Perhaps you are staring over her shoulder out the window and pondering the contents of the package that was just delivered to your neighbor across the street. At some point or another, we have all been guilty of this kind of behavior. Perhaps more often than we even realize. In fact, it is a daily struggle for me. It is a struggle not to look over the tiny heads within my home and out into the world. I tend to think of sharing the gospel as something that is to be done "out in the world".

When I think of evangelism I think of street evangelism. I am guilty of forgetting my responsibility to the little blessings God has given me. Going out and sharing the gospel is vital and mandatory in the life of every believer, but don't forget to share it within your home as well! My two little boys' souls are just as depraved and desperate for the gospel as anyone else with whom I could share. There will be seasons in your life, especially if you have young children, in which most of your days are spent at home. You do the laundry, cook, clean, and make sure everyone has their nap. Do not let yourself believe that those things are worthless. As wives and mothers, we have been called to manage our homes. As a stay-at-home mom I do not have as many opportunites to share the gospel with strangers as many do. And on days when I do venture out, it can be quite a challenge to have a meaningful conversation with two little boys in tow. At times I have found this discouraging and felt that I am being disobedient by not meeting some imaginary gospel-sharing quota that I had set for myself. But I have found much freedom in realizing that my foremost priority is to be sharing the gospel within my home. That is where the gospel begins!

Women, it is your honor to disciple your children and to teach them the gospel. Do not neglect this duty. Do not be a hypocrite by sharing the gospel with strangers and crying and praying over them and neglecting to do the same for your own children. On the other hand, do not be riddled with false guilt if you are diligent in sharing the gospel with your own children but, in this season of life, are not able to have many opportunites to share with strangers. Neither neglect your children's spiritual shaping nor use them as an excuse to avoid witnessing to others. Instead, let your first priority be to the lives God has put in your charge. And then as He gives you opportunity, share with others as well. Being a wife and mother are both high callings. Do not allow yourself to believe that fulfilling your role as mother or wife is worthless. It is not. You are investing 24/7 into the lives of real people with real souls; souls just as real as any out on the street.

Men, it is your duty and privilege to bathe your wife with the Word. Even if she is a believer, she constantly needs a refreshing spritz of the gospel as well. It is through the gospel we were converted and it is through the gospel we continue to be molded into the image of Christ. The gospel can never be exhausted. It never gets old. Love your wife, and your children, by consistently washing them with the Word and the gospel.

Evangelism Tips for Moms

1. Give them a tract. It is ok not to engage everyone is a one-on-one conversation. Hand out tracts as you can and trust God's Word and the Holy Spirit to do the converting.
2. Purpose to take your children with you occasionally while you and your spouse (or friends) hand out tracts and have conversations. It is good for your children to see you sharing the gospel. Do not feel guilty if you cannot do this often. Do it when you can and tag-team caring for the kiddos.
3. Pray! Prayer is such a neglected part of evangelism. I can say this because I am guilty in this regard. But do not forget that if you cannot physically go evangelize, you can always pray for souls and for your brothers and sisters as they evangelize.
4. Evangelize your children!
5. Do not allow yourself to become bogged down with guilt over all the souls you aren't reaching. Focus on the ones you are reaching.
6. Thank God that He has seen fit to bless you with little ones. Whether you like it or not, you are evangelizing 24/7 with both your words and your life. 

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Deuteronomy 6:4-7