Developing your Testimony (Part 2)

Puzzle Piece #4: Be sensitive with your language. Instead of saying, “Can I tell you about something exciting in my life?” try saying, “Can I share something exciting in my life?” There’s a difference between telling and sharing. Using the word “telling” makes some people feel as though you’re pointing your finger at them. But “sharing” sounds more friendly. And that’s exactly what you want to create—a friendly situation. No one likes to feel stressed or trapped in listening.

The next three puzzle pieces deal specifically with the unique parts of your personal testimony. Without these pieces, you don’t have a testimony. (We’ll look at the first one today and the rest in the next few days.)

Puzzle Piece #5: Tell about your life BEFORE you met Christ. What was your lifestyle like? How did you think and act? Include attitude and habits. Examples: “I was selfish. I thought about using others to get ahead.” “I was only interested in what I could get out of life.” “I partied a lot and was always searching for something better. Anything that would make me feel good for the moment was an option.”

Developing your Testimony (Part 1)

Every Christian has a testimony! The issue right now is putting it together so you can share it with others. Let’s work it like a puzzle—the most important puzzle you’ll ever put together in your whole life. The first four pieces deal more with how to deliver your testimony, and the last four pieces deal with how to develop your testimony.

Puzzle Piece #1: Strive to keep your testimony around three minutes. You don’t want it to turn into a 30-minute sermon. Keep it concise so your friend won’t daydream himself into the ozone layer while you’re droning on and on.

Puzzle Piece #2: Be expressive. After all, you’re sharing the most important thing in your life. So be interesting. Talk with excitement. Use your past experiences. Listeners relate well to personal stories.

Puzzle Piece #3: Share some Scripture. This is important so you can back up what you’re saying. This means you may need to start reading your Bible more and memorize some key verses.

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