Thanks to all who replied hope I can figure out how to talk with you.
I am involved with a local jail ministry with a couple of gals from my church and we are finding our way in the dark so to speak. The local staff are mixed bunch some enjoy us coming and others would like to kick us out. The women we minister to are a tough bunch and repeaters for the most part. Alot of drug use and they are so young to be saddled with children, live ins, drugs, how to reach them is a constant problem. We are having problems with one of the women who has "company" like demonic and it is very clear that her or its intent is to break down the instruction and helps.
One of the gals who is one of us is under extreme attack at her home and in her health. She is aware of the demonic arena but we none of us are too sure what to do about it. Prayer is the start I know.
Again thanks for your contact hope to hear from you and others.

Chara

Being new at this format I took 30+ minutes to figure out how to find and write something. Please be patient.
As a new ministry with the local jail the opportunities to witness are endless. I have found that most people need to feel that someone cares and is interested in how they feel, think, and fear. If we reach them on the personal level they tend to listen when we offer them solutions that are not general or secular. All of us need to know that someone can help us even if the situation seems hopeless. I try to reach them on a conversational level and then offer Jesus and use examples of things He said and did.
When in other locations or situations, I let the Holy Spirit guide me. I have been known to ask my waitress if she knew the Lord and was saved but after general chit chat to promote some conversation and let her know how I believe. Praying prior to the meal when you eat out is a great witness starter just don't over do the contact by making them feel like you judge.
I pray for boldness to reach as many as the Lord sends my way. Presently, I am seeking to enrich my own studies and memory verses to have available when the situation calls for God's Word and not my own.
1 Cor 13 - says if we can do all things but do not have Love then nothing will be profited. I feel that to reach anyone even a stranger they have to feel the Love of Christ reaching out to them and that is the Holy Spirit working through out submitted lives.
I want to be all He can make me so that is why I look to others to help me remain just His vessel.

God's Best

Chara

   This is a brave new experience so someone throw me a life jacket. I am seeking fellowship and some conversation. If you see me sinking please send out the boat.

Thanks

Chara