Why Your Story Matters, and How Sharing It Glorifies God and Encourages Others
Have you ever wondered if your story really matters? If the things you’ve been through, the crazy, the miraculous, the painful, are worth sharing?
The answer is yes. And not just because your story is powerful (which it is), but because God has always used testimonies to reveal His goodness, build up His people, and minister to others to the point of salvation. But what does God say about testimonies?
Scripture is filled with testimonies—wild, redemptive, and real—that point back to the heart of a faithful God. And friend, yours is worth sharing too.
What Is a Testimony in the Bible?
The word “testimony” in Scripture often means a witness, a declaration, or a record of what God has done.
“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for my soul.”
— Psalm 66:16 (ESV)
Whether it’s the psalmist declaring God’s deliverance, a healed man proclaiming mercy, or Paul sharing how Jesus turned his life upside-down, God invites His people to testify.
Your testimony is your “Jesus story.” It’s how His grace met you in a real place, at a real time, and did something only He could do.
Why Are Christian Testimonies So Important?
1. They Glorify God
When we tell the truth about what God has done, we make His name known.
“Jesus did not let him, but said, ‘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 man Jesus healed from demonic possession didn’t get a theological education first. He just went and told his story, and people were amazed (Mark 5:20).
2. They Encourage Others
When we speak, others believe.
“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.’”
— John 4:39
That woman at the well? Her past was messy. But Jesus met her anyway, and she ran to tell everyone. Her proclamation led an entire town to believe in Him.
3. They Help Us Remember
We need reminders of how far we’ve come and who brought us here.
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.”
— Psalm 107:2–3
When we testify, we don’t just encourage others; we also encourage ourselves. We rehearse God’s faithfulness to ourselves.
How to Share Your Testimony (Biblically and Simply)
You don’t need a pulpit or eloquent words. Just a willing heart.
Here’s a simple structure based on Paul’s testimony in Acts 26:
- Before Christ – What was life like before you truly knew Him?
- Meeting Christ – How did He meet you, save you, call you?
- During Christ – What has changed? What is still being healed?
Personal Faith Stories in the Bible
Throughout Scripture, we see people boldly (and sometimes tearfully) sharing what God did for them:
- The Blind Man (John 9): “He put mud on my eyes,” the man replied, “and I washed, and now I see.”
- The Woman at the Well (John 4): Her whole village believed after she shared.
- The Demoniac Set Free (Mark 5): Jesus sent him home with the words, “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.”
- David (Psalm 40:1–3): “He lifted me out of the slimy pit… Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.”
These weren’t perfect people. They were people who encountered God and shared the story.
Why Your Story Matters
If God has done anything in your life, big or small, instant or ongoing, you have a testimony.
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
— Revelation 12:11
Testimonies are spiritual weapons. Every time you say, “This is what Jesus did,” you’re declaring war on fear, doubt, and shame.
Even more? Your story might be the spark someone else needs to turn to Jesus.
Speak Up
You don’t have to shout from a stage. You don’t need to have all the answers. But there’s someone who needs your voice, your story of how Jesus showed up in your life.
So share it over coffee, in a post, in your journal, or right in the comments. Be the one who says,
“Let me tell you what He did for my soul.”
Because when we testify, we don’t just remember His goodness, we reveal it.
If this post stirred something in you, if it reminded you of God’s faithfulness or gave you courage to speak, take a moment today to share your own Jesus story.
You can write it in a journal. Share it with a friend. Or simply leave a few lines in the comments below:
How has Jesus revised your life?
And if you feel led to share your story with a wider audience, we would be honored to host it. You can inquire about submitting your testimony to be featured on the blog by visiting aliferevised.com/guest-post.
Your voice could be the encouragement someone else needs today.
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