Have you ever struggled to keep a conversation going? Pining for that next clever question. Searching for something that might actually tell you who it is your talking to? But instead settling for surface level inquiries that lack the depth to really find out who it is starting back at you.
Well here are 10 questions you can keep in our back pocket for the next time you find yourself stuck in that awkward silence gazing into the eyes of a complete stranger. These questions will really help you get to know the person you’re chatting with and probably help you develop a deeper more meaningful relationship. The type of relationship God has called us to have.
Ten Questions to Discover Someone’s True Identity
1. So what do you do when you’re not [fill in the blank with his or her occupation]?
2. How can I be a help to you?
3. What’s going on in the Kingdom of God that’s really captured your heart of late?
4. How do you want to be remembered?
5. How can I best pray for you?
6. So what do you want to be when you grow up? [insert smile here]
7. If you could accomplish one thing in life, what would it be?
8. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
9. If you could only choose one word to define you, what would you want it to be?
10. With what person in the Bible do feel you have the most in common? [Hint: If they pick Barabbas, it may be a good time to walk away.]
(Questions snatched from this blog: 10 Questions)
My favorite questions is number 2. How about you?
