Your Testimony offers Hope

Psalm 71:15

“I will tell of Your goodness; all day long, I will speak of Your salvation.”

When is the right time to share the goodness of God? If you answered every opportunity, you’re right. Sharing the goodness of God and the good news that brought us salvation should be a priority for every believer.

Our testimony is not just about our victories—it’s about how we endured the tests and weathered the storm of life. Experiencing God’s goodness in difficult times must be shared, not only to ignite hope and build our own faith but so to encourage those around us. Our testimony isn’t just for our spiritual growth—it could be the key to someone else’s breakthrough.

Our attitude and actions during hard times can inspire others. When we walk in the Spirit and imitate Christ, we draw others in who are curious about our faith and strength in Jesus. This doesn’t mean we won’t face challenges or feel overwhelmed, but it reminds us that the Holy Spirit is with us—we’re never walking alone.

Every part of our testimony matters. Our willingness to share what God has done is vital in uplifting others in the body of Christ. When we overcome, we remind others that they, too, are overcomers. When we speak of His salvation, Gos is glorified. When we share the good news, lives are changed. When we tell our testimony, we give hope. Big or small, we all have powerful stories to share that proclaim: God is good!

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According to Your Faith

Mark 11:22 ESV

And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.”

God has given each of us a measure of faith. With it, we’ve accomplished dreams, broken barriers, made history and changed lives. Faith is not just a concept- it’s a divine force that empowers us to rise above challenges when we place our confidence in Christ, who strengthens us.

Faith is powerful. And like a muscle, it grows the more we use it. When we choose to trust God in difficult seasons, we’re actively cultivating our faith. What may start as mustard-see faith can grow into something much greater as we remain rooted and steadfast in Him.

That’s why our faith must align with our prayers and prophetic declarations. Scripture tells us to prophesy in proportion to our faith (Romans 12:6). IF we desire to see change, we can’t approach prayer with doubt or hesitation. We must believe that God is able to do exceeding and abundantly more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

Let your faith be built daily by focusing on the Word, declaring His promises, and trusting Him to move— even when you don’t see the evidence manifesting. Before you know it, it will come to pass.

Reflection:

What area of your life needs stronger faith today? What step can you take to trust God more fully in that area?

Prayer of Faith:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the measure of faith You’ve placed within me. I pray that it would grow stronger as I trust You more deeply with every area of my life. Help me to align my prayers with my faith and believe godly in what You can do. Remove doubt and fear from my heart, and replace them with confident trust in Your promises. I choose to stand on Your Word and believe for the impossible. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Does your Tongue Reflect your Heart?

Proverbs 18:21

"The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences."

The Bible contains many scriptures about one of the smallest members of our bodies--the tongue. These verses emphasize the importance of using our words wisely and with careful consideration because of their tremendous impact. 

Our  tongue wields great influence; with it, we can uplift or tear down. If we are not careful, our speech can kill dreams, steal joy, and destroy relationships. Careless words do a disservice not only to others but also to ourselves. In fact, we can become our own biggest roadblock by failing to speak God's promises over our lives.

If we are honest with ourselves, we can admit that we sometimes get caught up in negative self-talk and fail to align our words with God's truth, which has the power to lift us out of darkness and into his illuminating light. 

As believers, we stand in the authority of Christ, our words can be used to build up, restore, encourage, and transform circumstances. Yet, too often we forget our position in Christ and speak without thinking, causing harm rather than good.

Luke 6:45 tells us  "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks", whatever is in our hearts will be reflected in our communication. But if we practice aligning our speech with the Word of God, our words will be seasoned with grace and wisdom. We will know how to guard our hearts and be wise with our speech.

Is this going to happen overnight? No, but with self-reflection and a commitment to changing how you communicate will allow you to partner with the Holy Spirit to see lasting results. 

Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on the words you speak daily--to yourself, to others, and even in prayer. Are they words of life or words of doubt and fear? Ask God to reveal areas where your speech needs transformation and seek His wisdom to guard your tongue.

Pray

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of speech and the power of words, Help me to use my tongue to speak life, encouragement and truth. Guard my heart so that my words reflect Your love and wisdom. When I am tempted to speak neagtively, remind me of Your promises. Let my speech always bring you glory.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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