Speaking Up: How Sharing Your Story Can Change a Life
We all have stories to tell—genuine, honest moments when God met us at our lowest, carried us through, or completely changed us. But too often, we hold back from sharing. We think our stories aren’t polished enough, dramatic enough, or relevant enough. The truth? If Jesus has touched your life, your story matters—and someone in your life needs to hear it.
Today, let’s concentrate on one straightforward yet impactful theme: It’s time to speak up.
Throughout His ministry, Jesus met people at their deepest point of need—sometimes with a word, sometimes with a touch. He healed, restored, and loved people in both obvious and subtle ways. Zacchaeus needed belonging. The leper needed touch. The woman at the well needed truth. Jesus didn't just tell them about the Kingdom—He embodied it.
Then He told us to go and do the same.
”God works everywhere. The Holy Spirit places us in divine appointments daily—are we paying attention? Often, the opportunity to share hope comes in the form of listening to a coworker, encouraging a neighbor, or praying with a friend. These “small” moments are often the soil where spiritual seeds are planted.
The apostle Peter shared wise advice: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). But notice—he doesn’t say, “be impressive.” He says, “be prepared.” All it takes is your story—told gently, respectfully, and truthfully.
Here’s a challenge for all of us this week:
· Reflect on the three people you’ve been praying for.
· Look for opportunities to meet needs and share your faith with honesty and humility.
· Pray about who you can invite to the next Rooted session.
· Ask God for the words—and trust Him with the outcome.
We’re not responsible for doing the heavy lifting. God handles the transformation. Our role is to be faithful, willing vessels — ambassadors of hope.
Go ahead, step out, speak up, and share your story.
Someone’s waiting to hear it.
“Transformed lives are a letter of recommendation, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the Living God, not on stone tablets, but on human hearts.”
