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“Share your story”

Whether you’re a new Christian or a seasoned Bible scholar, your personal testimony of how you became a Christian is one of the most impacting ways to share your faith. 

A testimony explains a certain part of your life. It is not your whole life story. A testimony should explain what your life was like before you became a Christian, how and why you became a Christian and how your  life has changed since becoming a Christian. 

Everyone loves a good story, and there aren’t many better stories than God coming through in a situation. Think back to the time you became a Christian, or a time when God answered your prayers, showed you He is real or did something miraculous. These are stories worth sharing! These stories have the ability to create “I want that!” desires in the hearts of those we are sharing with. People may find fault with elements of your theology, but they can’t argue with your experience.

Here are a few tips for when you do share... 

1 - Focus on what God has done and can do, not what He hasn't done. 

2 - Avoid Christianese words. Keep it simple and normal.  

3 - Be aware of the signals they are sending that indicate their interest, or disinterest. 

4 - PRAY before sharing! Always remember that it is God's role to convict while it's your role to share Jesus. When you pray, you recognize that you completely depend on His strength and guidance!

Sharing your story is always an opportunity to reach out and make an impact in a person's life, whether big or small. Don't miss out on how Jesus can bring hope to a person's life through you!