How to share your story

We all have a story to tell. Whether it’s a dramatic testimony of transformation or a quiet journey of faith over many years, our stories matter because they point to the greatest story ever told — God’s story.

One simple way to structure your story is through three powerful truths: Creation, Separation, and Sanctification.

Creation – We Were All Created

Your story begins with God’s story.

Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

Every single one of us was made on purpose and with purpose. When you share your testimony, start with the truth that you — and the person you’re speaking to — are loved and intentionally created by a God who desires relationship. For example, you might say:

“I believe we were all created by God, made in His image, with unique gifts and a plan for our lives.”

Separation – Sin and Brokenness

If the story ended with creation, everything would be perfect — but we know that’s not our reality. Evil exists. Brokenness is all around us, and it touches every life. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Sin separates us from a holy God. It’s why the world feels so fractured and why we wrestle with things like pride, fear, anger, and pain. 

When you share your story, be honest about your own struggles. People connect with realness, not perfection. For example, you might say:

“Even though God made me, I’ve made choices that have taken me away from Him. Sin separated me from the relationship I was created to have.”

Sanctification – Jesus Brings Us Back

The good news? God didn’t leave us in separation.

Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

To be restored — made whole and brought back into relationship with God — there had to be a price paid for sin. That’s why Jesus came.

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus paid that price for us. And sanctification — the process of being made holy — begins when we accept Him as Lord and Savior. 

When you share this part of your story, point to how Jesus changed you, and how He continues to shape your life. For example, you might say:

“When I understood that Jesus died for me — to take the penalty for my sin and give me a new life — I chose to follow Him. My life hasn’t been perfect, but He has been faithful, and I’m not who I used to be.”

Why Your Story Matters

Your story is not about being perfect or having all the answers. It’s about pointing people to the One who is perfect — and who can bring them from separation to restoration.

When you share your story through the lens of Creation, Separation, and Sanctification, you’re giving others a clear, simple picture of God’s love and plan for them.

So pray for opportunities, be ready to speak, and remember: You’re not just telling your story — you’re telling His.