A Most Powerful Testimony

I love reading testimonies from other Christians.

Because nothing is more real and inspirational than reading about how God has worked miracles in someone’s life, turned it around, made it better or how they themselves overcame trials and tribulations in their lives.

Some think that their testimonies are nothing to shout about, but my belief is that no matter how mundane you think it is, your testimony shows just how God can work in anyone’s life.

Some think it quite an embarrassment to share theirs because their past is so full of sin, and that people and other Christians will look at them differently or think lesser of them after reading their testimonies.

In my opinion, it’s wrong to think that because nobody is without sin, nor is anyone perfect, but your testimony is a loud proclamation of God’s victory over sin and death and you should be proud to share it, and let it be as an inspiration to countless others!

One such powerful testimony is that of Michael’s, whose blog — “Living Water for Those Who Thirst” — has now become one of my favorite Christian blogs since I ‘chanced’ upon it by God’s grace.

If you haven’t read it before, take the time to. It’s very long (took me an hour or more over 2 days due to my schedule), but worth every single second of it.

And I hope that his testimony inspires you as much as it did me.

Michael: thank you very much for sharing your testimony and being such an inspiration. I must tell you that I had to hold back tears in the office when you wrote of your dad looking at the pastor and saying “I want to go to heaven to be with her”.

The Lord bless and guide you, brother. Like you, I claim the verses in Proverbs 3.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Shalom Aleichem.

Photo taken from Chad’s “The World Race”.