Here at Harvest Cove people are literally experiencing life-change weekly through the power of Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever been here there is no doubt that God is moving in and through our church. It would be impossible to try and tell of all the miraculous things God has done for our church over the years, but we would love to hear what God has done specifically in your life. We’re asking anyone that’s willing to send us a testimony of how God has impacted your life. Revelation 12 tells us that we are overcomers by the “blood of the lamb” and by the “word of our testimony”. We’d love as a church to celebrate with you the grace and goodness you’ve experienced in Christ. Please send in your personal testimonies to secretary@harvestcove.org.

Tips for writing personal testimony

People always debate the validity of scripture and the existence of God, but no one can argue against your personal experiences. When we are able to talk about how God has transformed our lives we go from the realm of knowledge to the realm of relationship with God.

1. Realize the power of your personal testimony

a. Revelation 12:11- “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”

2. Study an example of a personal testimony in the Bible

a. Read Acts 26 as the Apostle Paul gives his testimony

3. Spend time in thought and preparation

a. Think about what your life was like before you met Christ, how has it changed since?

4. Use simple 3-point outline

a. What was your life like before you met Christ?

i. Simply tell what your life was like before you surrendered to Christ. What were you searching for before coming to know Christ? What was the key problem, emotion, situation or attitude you were dealing with? What motivated you? What were your actions? How did you try to satisfy your inner needs? (Examples of inner needs are loneliness, fear of death, insecurity. Possible ways to fill those needs include work, money, drugs, relationships, sports, sex.)

b. How did you meet Christ?

i. How were you converted? Simply tell the events and circumstances that caused you to consider Christ as the solution to your searching. Take time to identify the steps that brought you to the point of trusting Christ. Where were you? What was happening at the time? What people or problems influenced your decision?

c. What is your life like now after meeting Christ?

i. How has your life in Christ made a difference? How has his forgiveness impacted you? How have your thoughts, attitudes, and emotions changed? Share how Christ is meeting your needs and what a relationship with him means to you now.

5. Important things to consider

a. Stick to the point. Your conversion and new life in Christ should be the main points.

b. Be specific. Include events, genuine feelings and personal insights that clarify your main point. This makes your testimony tangible – something others can relate to.

c. Be current. Tell what is happening in your life with God now, today.

d. Be honest. Don’t exaggerate or dramatize your life for effect. The simple truth of what God has done in your life is all the Holy Spirit needs to convict others of their sin and convince them of his love and grace.

Questions to help you:

What was your life like before you met Christ?

How did you meet Christ?

What is your life like now after meeting Christ?