Your story is important. Where Jesus has given you victory in your life is an amazing tool for God's glory. Sharing your past struggles with others while emphasizing how God got you through those struggles can have a real impact on the lives of others. There is power in your story of God's victory in your life. Just look at these verses from The Message Bible:
Revelation 12: 7 - 11
War broke out in Heaven. Michael and his Angels fought the Dragon. The Dragon and his Angels fought back, but were no match for Michael. They were cleared out of Heaven, not a sign of them left. The great Dragon—ancient Serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, the one who led the whole earth astray—thrown out, and all his Angels thrown out with him, thrown down to earth. Then I heard a strong voice out of Heaven saying,
The power to defeat evil in this world is rooted in the Blood of Jesus, and we can plug into that power when we tell our stories. The BOLD WORDS of our witness, our testimonies, are like a knife in the back of our accuser.
If you have lived through cancer then you have a testimony that is powerful to others that are going through cancer.
If you have lived through the loss of a loved one, then you have a testimony that is powerful to someone going through the loss of a loved one.
If you have an conquered an addiction, then you have a testimony that is powerful to someone struggling with an addiction.
2 Corinthians 1:4 says, "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."
Salvation and power are established!
Kingdom of our God, authority of his Messiah!
The Accuser of our brothers and sisters thrown out,
who accused them day and night before God.
They defeated him through the blood of the Lamb and the bold word of their witness.
If you have lived through cancer then you have a testimony that is powerful to others that are going through cancer.
If you have lived through the loss of a loved one, then you have a testimony that is powerful to someone going through the loss of a loved one.
If you have an conquered an addiction, then you have a testimony that is powerful to someone struggling with an addiction.
2 Corinthians 1:4 says, "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."
What's your story? I think you should write it down and then start telling others your story. How can you purposely use your story to help others? I bet if you look around there are others that need to hear your story of God's victory in your life!
Lord, thanks for giving us victory in all kinds of different ways in our lives. We give you all the glory for all the good gifts you give us and for all the good things you have brought to us through our struggles. Help us to live and shine for you! - In Jesus' Name ~ Amen
For a deeper study:
- Pray and ask God to direct you in writing your story.
- Write out your story using this format:
1. What was your life like before Christ (Include words that others can relate to. Use descriptive words like lonely, living defeated, self-centered, angry, fearful, etc.)
2. How you came to know Christ. (How did God get your attention? What was the clincher for your decision?)
3. What difference has Christ made in your life?
Practice telling your story to others.
*It is good for you to have a testimony of how you came to know Christ and also testimonies of the victories God has given you in your life. You might not use all of them when talking to someone, but God will direct you to what victory story is appropriate with each conversation. Write them all out and be ready!
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