Redeemed to Speak: Why Your Testimony Matters

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One of the most powerful ways we can encourage others is by sharing our own testimony. Yet many believers hold back, often out of shame or fear of judgment. But God's Word tells us that shame has no place in the life of a redeemed child of God.

“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace, for you will not be humiliated.”  Isaiah 54:4 (NIV)

When Jesus went to the Cross, He bore our shame. When we truly repent and put our faith in Him, we are made new—completely transformed by His grace.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”  Romans 8:1 (ESV)

Our testimonies are not meant to be hidden. They are given to us to heal, to glorify God, and to encourage others—especially those walking through similar struggles. Our stories become relatable tools that God uses to bring hope, restoration, and sometimes even salvation to others. It’s easier to speak into someone’s pain when you’ve been through it yourself. That’s why your testimony matters. When we share what God has done in our lives, it strengthens the faith of fellow believers, calls prodigals home, and draws unbelievers to the hope found only in Christ. Praise God!

I want to share part of my own journey.  I’ve personally wrestled with the spirit of rejection, which opened the door to seasons of depression. Certain life events also triggered anxiety. For a long time, I felt embarrassed to talk about it—I thought as a Christian, I had to live up to a certain "standard." I believed the lie that showing weakness meant I lacked faith. But that mindset wasn’t from God. If you look at the Bible—from the Old Testament to the New—you’ll see that God never required perfection. He used broken, flawed people who relied on His strength. Only Jesus was perfect. The rest of us? We’re all in need of grace. God used my pain to equip me with compassion for others who are suffering. I began to see that one of the gifts the Holy Spirit had placed in me was the gift of mercy. It was later confirmed through others—and it finally made sense why I’ve always been drawn to help those burdened with depression and emotional heaviness. Perhaps that’s why I’m in the healthcare field. God has used me to pray with patients, speak words of hope, and share His light in places of darkness.


So I encourage you today: Don’t let shame silence your story. Your testimony has power—power to heal, to lift burdens, and to bring others to Jesus.





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