Are You Prepared?
Our Pastor challenged us this week to write our testimony in 100 words or less. I managed to get it down to 117. The lesson was designed to prepare us to speak our testimony quickly and effectively when asked why we follow Christ.
It really helped me focus on the main theme of my life at this moment in time. God does so many things in our lives we could write about it forever.
This exercise fits in well with what I am trying to do here on Diary of a Saved Soul; I think I should share with you what I wrote.
My Testimony
Before I became a follower of Christ, my burdens were so heavy I couldn’t even look at myself in a mirror. I experienced abandonment repeatedly and eventually abandoned myself. I felt worthless and incapable of love. I was emotionally crippled.
I devoted myself to God when he revealed the depth of his love. If Jesus died for me to have life then what was I doing not living it? He did not die on the cross for me to walk in condemnation;
I can’t remember who I was before He transformed me. I have experienced love and I can now love myself and others. I have become confident in who I am and living a victorious life.
Our testimonies are powerful, are you prepared to share yours quickly and effectively? I encourage you to respond to this post with your testimony in 100 words or less.
Below are the guidelines I used to help me write it out. This teaching was given by Pastor Howard from Bethel Church in Bristol CT. If you do submit a post with your testimony I will be sharing it with Pastor Howard as well. You can submit them anonymously, or if you would like someone to contact you please leave your email.
MY STORY
In less than 100 words
Write down thoughts and experiences that work together to provide a coherent story of your positive experience with God.
1) Before I became a follower of Christ………………………
2) What happened? How did you come to devote yourself to God and receive of his grace……………
3) What is your life like now? The difference being a believer and a disciple has made in your life…………
I cant wait to hear what you have to say!
My salvation testimony:
Even though I’ve known about Jesus since birth, and I prayed before bed every night, he wasn’t alive in me as he is today.
It took some Godly friends and a wonderful youth group to help me understand. There was something special about these kids, something that I lacked. One day in church, I confessed my sins to God and prayed to surrender my life to Jesus.
After that, I had much more peace. I could rest in God’s love, which continues to sustain me today. I’m never alone, and I’m comforted that the all-mighty God is in control.
Okay, here it tis’!
When I was in my early 20’s I relied on the world, drugs, alcohol, and parties for my happiness. I had a great time, but always felt empty inside.
Then I had a life changing experience. I discovered that Christ came that I might have life, and have it more abundantly.
Since then, God has called me into the ministry and I pastor a church. But best of all, I have a joy unspeakable and full of glory that will never fade!
How did I do??
My life was full of questions as to why I should bother to keep living in such an empty world.
Then while visiting a church an invitation to come up front “if you need to meet with God” was made; vulnerably I went. Jesus Christ somehow met me there, as He always does when people seek Him sincerely. I vowed that I’d live as long as He gave me reason to.
Now my life is full of positive questions; questions about the character of God, why people often perceive Him as they do and how I can help remedy this problem.