Posts with the tag “testimony”

"For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth" - 1 Corinthians 1:26If you think your flaws disqualify you from being used by God, you are exactly the kind of person God is looking for. Over and over in Scripture, God chooses the unexpected, the overlooked, and the imperfect to carry out His great...  Read More

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7It is easy to follow Jesus when things are safe, comfortable, and convenient. But that is not what you were saved for. God did not rescue you so you could blend in with the world. He called you out so you could stand up, speak up, and live out your faith with courage.There is nothing casual about being a ...  Read More

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17One of the greatest lies the enemy wants you to believe is that your past disqualifies you. He wants to keep you stuck in shame, defined by your worst moments, convinced that your history determines your destiny. But that is not how God sees you.When Jesus enters your l...  Read More

“He comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:4Pain has a way of making us feel isolated. It whispers lies that nobody understands, that our story is too broken to be useful, and that God must have overlooked us. But what if your greatest pain is the very pla...  Read More

“For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” - Acts 4:20Most people underestimate the power of their story. Maybe you feel like your past disqualifies you, or that your journey isn’t exciting enough to be worth sharing. But your story matters more than you think. Not because it's perfect, but because it's real. You are living proof of the goodness of God, and whether you realize it or...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18Thankfulness is more than just something you say. It’s something you show. It’s one thing to tell God “Thank you” in your prayers, but it’s another to live like you mean it. True gratitude doesn’t just stay in your heart; it overflows into your actions, your words, and the way you treat ot...  Read More

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - James 5:16   Prayer is not merely a ritualistic practice; it is a dynamic connection with the Divine, a conversation with the Creator who intimately cares about every aspect of our lives. James 5:16 asserts, "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." This verse unveils the inherent strength embedded in sincere and r...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2  Yesterday, we looked at how we can share our testimony with others. Your testimony is your account of the story of your encounters with Jesus. It’s how your life was before Jesus, and how it is now as a...  Read More

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” - Ephesians 2:8-9  Yesterday, we talked about being consistent in your relationship with the Lord every day. As believers or followers of Jesus Christ, it is our responsibility to show up every day for Christ. We should be growing in our personal...  Read More