Everyone has powerful stories to use for God’s Glory!

“He replied, "Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" (John 9:25 NIV)

The above passage is from a blind man that Jesus had healed. The religious leaders tried to trap him with a religious question about whether Jesus was a sinner or not. His answer was short and to the point. He said, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” They could not argue with his personal story and it abruptly ended their interrogation.

Your own story can be powerful

People can argue with you about religion, the church, theology, even about the existence of God. But, your personal stories of God’s presence in your life are yours alone, and are inarguable.

Don't debate, just tell your story simply!

Think about all that God has done for you. How you received Jesus. What He has done in your life. The answered prayers. The blessings He has sent your way. Those are stories you can use in many positive ways. When someone says something negative about God, don't argue with them, instead say, “I don't know about that, but this I do know (insert your personal story here). You may be pleasantly surprised how God can use you this way!

Do it with gentleness and respect

“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15 ESV)

Tomorrow, I will tell you what happened when I told my story to a hitchhiking woman with a little baby in her backpack, during a blizzard.