The Gentle Art of Jesus-Centered Conversations
WELCOME to Issue #247 of The Seedhead from Alex and Hannah at Dandelion Resourcing - a weekly confidence booster to help you step into naturally supernatural discipleship and mission!
Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” (Mark 5:19)
The Power of Small Steps
Talking about Jesus doesn’t require a masterclass in apologetics. Often, small, Spirit-led moments can make the biggest impact.
It’s not about pushing a product, making a sale, or arguing a case. You’re opening a door for someone to encounter Jesus.
This week, we want to share two simple ways you can engage in spiritual conversations.
1. "Can I Pray for You?"
It’s a simple but powerful question that can unlock so much. When you offer to pray, you’re showing someone that you believe God is real, caring, and involved — and that you care, too.
When to Offer Prayer:
When someone shares good news (new job, new baby, a celebration)
When someone shares a struggle (health issues, stress, grief, relational tension)
How to Ask:
Be casual, kind, and warm
Let it be an offer, not a pressure
Examples:
"I’m so excited for you starting your new job! I’d love to pray blessing over that new role! Would it be okay to do that right now?"
"That sounds so stressful - would it be okay if I prayed for you to have peace this week?"
"I love that you’re celebrating one year sober! Could I pray a blessing and ongoing sobriety over your next year?"
“That sounds like a painful injury. This may sound a little crazy, but I’ve seen Jesus heal people’s [knees] when we’ve prayed for them - could I pray now and ask Him to bring healing to you?”
Bonus Tip:
If you're not physically with the person, send a quick text:
"Hey - I’m praying for you today as you have that big sales meeting. How can I pray specifically for you? Is there a target number that you’re going after??”
2. Share Your Spiritual Stories
You have real-life experiences of God working in your life — and those stories can powerfully connect with people’s hearts.
How to Share Well:
Keep it short and relatable
Focus on Jesus as the hero, not you!
Tie it to their situation if possible
Simple Story Framework:
Before: What was going on? (the struggle, the challenge)
Jesus Stepped In: How did He work?
After: How were you changed?
Examples:
"I used to wake up stressed every single day. Then a friend taught me to start my mornings by giving my worries to Jesus. It’s made an incredible difference - I have so much more peace now."
"When we moved across the country, I was terrified for my kids. But we felt God was leading us, and after a rough start and daily releasing my kids to Jesus, we saw Him faithfully work everything out way better than we expected."
"There was a time I felt totally alone. Then I experienced God’s presence in a way that changed everything, and I deep-down knew I wasn’t walking alone anymore."
Bonus Tip:
Look for common points of struggle in your conversations (anxiety, fear, change, loneliness) and share stories of how God has met you in those areas.
Next Steps
This Week: Look for one opportunity to offer prayer OR to share a simple God-story.
Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit for eyes to see the openings He’s giving you.
Celebrate Small Steps: Every conversation is a victory - you’re sowing seeds!
👉 Coming Next Week…
Summer of Connection Part 5 - Encouraging and Asking - 2 More Ways to Open Up Spiritual Conversations
We have found asking ‘Can I pray for you?’ to be a game changer. SO MANY spiritual conversations have flowed! What we especially appreciate is that it invites the person to have a God encounter. When they do, the tone of the conversation really zips along!
With love,
Alex + Hannah
ALEX AND HANNAH ABSALOM
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