Sharing Your Faith Story Even When Life Feels Ordinary Makes a Difference
How many times have you wondered if your story is actually worth sharing? Maybe you’ve heard someone talk about a big testimony and thought, "I don’t have anything that important." Can I tell you something? You don’t have to feel extraordinary for God to be doing something important through you. Sharing your faith story is not just about dramatic moments – it’s about the faithfulness happening in your every day right now.
Why Your Faith Story Matters Even If You Feel Ordinary
I remember sitting at my kitchen table, coffee in hand, feeling like what God had done in my life was too ordinary to mention. But that’s when it hit me. Our everyday moments matter. God moves in the regular places – in motherhood, in marriage, in our work, and even in all the in-betweens. Sometimes we just need a reminder that sharing your faith story starts with noticing where God shows up in the small things.
Let me tell you, it’s easy to believe the lie that only big, shiny stories are worth sharing. But the truth? Someone needs your perspective, right where it is. In our recent podcast episode, I talked about this with an open heart. So many women share their stories with me and think they are too simple. But God delights in their details. If you are still breathing, God is still working. Your faith story is still being written, and that means it matters.
God Uses Every Story – Not Just the Polished Ones
Here’s the thing, friend. The Bible does not just tell us about perfect people with perfect testimonies. In fact, it’s full of ordinary, imperfect people whose trust in God changed lives. Paul wrote, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10, CSB). Your story is proof that God is working, right now.
Sometimes sharing your faith story means naming what God is doing in quiet ways. Did you choose rest over striving this week? Did you set a new boundary, care for a friend, or say a small yes when it felt uncertain? These are the moments that make up your story. And they encourage someone else to trust that God is present in the ordinary, too.
How Sharing Your Faith Story Impacts Others
Here’s what I know for sure. When we talk about what God is doing – even if it feels small – it multiplies hope. It’s happened so many times on the podcast and in our community. One woman shares how she started listening for God’s voice in the middle of a hard week, and suddenly someone else feels seen. In another conversation, a friend talks about learning to rest without guilt – and it helps other women see that God loves them in their struggles too.
Sharing your faith story is not about having it all put together. Honestly, sometimes the most encouraging stories are still a little messy. We are all walking out our faith one step at a time. When you are willing to talk about how God is meeting you, it invites others to notice Him in their own lives. That’s what makes our faith stories so important. It’s about being real, not rehearsed.
The Ripple Effect of Honest Storytelling
Can I share something that still amazes me? This podcast now reaches listeners in over 17 different countries. And it’s not because we’re telling perfect stories. It’s because you – and so many like you – are brave enough to share honestly about what God is doing. When one person tells their story, it gives someone else the courage to notice their own. That’s worth celebrating.
It doesn’t matter if you feel unsure or a little nervous about sharing your faith story. Your willingness to speak encourages someone else who might need hope. You never know how God can use your words to meet someone right where they are.
Simple Ways to Notice and Share What God Is Doing
Not sure where to start? You aren’t alone. Many women I talk to feel like they don’t even know what God is doing, much less how to put it into words. Sharing your faith story does not have to be complicated. Sometimes it just means slowing down and asking yourself a few honest questions.
Questions To Help You Recognize Your Story
- What has God been teaching me lately?
- Where have I noticed a shift in my heart toward Him?
- What feels different about my faith than it did a few months ago?
- Where is God inviting me to take a small, brave step – even if I feel unsure?
Your answers to those questions are the beginning of your story. You can write them down, pray over them, or talk them through with a trusted friend. Don’t wait until everything makes sense. God works in the middle of the unknown. Peace often shows up in the fog before we see the sunlight.
What If I Still Feel Like My Story Isn’t Worth Sharing?
Let me gently tell you – your story matters because you matter to God. In our community, I remind women all the time that you don’t have to be ready, polished, or finished. You just need a willing heart. Even if your voice shakes or your story feels messy, showing up is enough. Sharing your faith story is about pointing to God’s faithfulness, not your own perfection.
God Multiplies Every Small Step
I remember the fear I had when I started this podcast. It didn’t make sense on paper. But I trusted that if it helped one person, it would be worth it. God had bigger plans. He took that small step and multiplied it far beyond what I could imagine. He does the same with every story you choose to share – at the dinner table, at work, online, or right here in our community.
If you ever feel stuck, remember this. You are not alone. We have a community of women learning together, cheering each other on, and noticing where God is moving even in the middle of life’s ordinary moments. Your faith story is welcomed here. Our doors are open and there is a seat for you at the table.
Steps to Begin Sharing Your Faith Story Today
Maybe you’re ready to take that first step. Here are a few things you can do right now.
- Write down something God has done in your life this week. Keep it simple.
- Share your experience with a friend or family member.
- Join a small group or community where you can be honest about your faith journey.
- Pray and ask God for courage to speak up when He gives you the chance.
- If you want, send me a message or connect through the podcast website. I’d love to hear from you.
Remember, sharing your faith story is not about the spotlight. It’s about shining light on God’s love in our lives. Every time you speak honestly about what God is doing, you build courage in others. Together, our faith grows stronger because we know we’re not alone.
Biblical Encouragement For Sharing Your Faith Story
One verse that encourages me is Ephesians 2:10 (CSB) – "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do." That means God knew your story would matter. He planned good things for you to do, and your willingness to share is one of them.
If you’d like more encouragement or want to hear specific stories, check out our past podcast episodes. These conversations show that we are all still learning and growing, and that’s okay. God is using every story – including yours – to build up this community.
Keep Putting Your Perspective Into Practice
As we start this new season together, take heart. Your story matters more than you think. Sharing your faith story is one way to show others that God is moving – in the big, the small, and the seemingly ordinary moments.
If something in this blog or podcast episode spoke to you, I want to invite you to listen to the full episode for more encouragement and practical ways to notice God in your life. And if you feel a nudge to share your story (even if it feels small), remember you never have to do it alone. We’re in this together, friend. Let’s keep putting our perspectives into practice – and let God use our ordinary for something beautiful.
