Sharing Your Story
“If someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3:15-16
Have you ever shared your story with someone?
What do you think is significant about your story?
What is it about your story that points people to Jesus?
With whom do you think God wants you to share your story?
What has spoken to you most about other people’s stories?
The following questions will help you tell your story.
My Life Before Christ
1. What about my life before Christ will relate most to the non-Christians I know?
2. What did my life revolve around? Where did I get my security, identity or happiness from?
3. How did those things begin to let me down?
How I Came to Christ
1. When was the first time I heard the gospel? What were my initial reactions?
2. When and why did my perspective begin to change toward Christ?
3. What were the final struggles that went through my mind just before I accepted Him? Why did I finally decide to accept Christ (or give Him complete control of my life)?
My Life After Coming to Christ
1. How is my life different now? List some specific changes in your character, attitude and perspective on life.
2. What motivates me now? What do I live for?
3. Even though my life still isn’t perfect, how does knowing Christ help me deal with that fact?
Now that you’ve answered these questions, take a few minutes to write out your story as if you were telling it to someone.
From: Your Story is God’s Story: Creating Your Testimony / www.cru.org
