Sharing Your Testimony: Before, Turning Point, After

How many of you have ever wanted to talk about what God has done in your life, but the minute you try, your mind goes blank?

Yep. That’s normal. And it doesn’t mean you’re bad at sharing your testimony. It usually just means you don’t have a simple framework yet.

So let’s make this easy. In this post, I’m going to give you before, turning point, after testimony examples you can copy (and adjust to fit your real life). Because sharing your testimony shouldn’t feel like a speech. It should feel like telling the truth over coffee.

Can I tell you something? Most women I talk to aren’t scared because they don’t love Jesus. They’re scared because they don’t want to say the wrong thing.

Or they think their story isn’t “big enough.” Or polished enough. Or they’re worried people will judge the messy parts.

But here’s the thing. Sharing your testimony is not about impressing anyone. It’s about pointing to Jesus with honesty and hope. And it’s about community too, because there is something about hearing “me too” that loosens fear and makes room for healing.

What a testimony actually is (simple version)

At its core, sharing your testimony is just answering three questions.

What was life like before?
What happened when God met you?
What does life look like now?

That’s it. No fancy words required.

1 Peter 3:15 gives us the tone

This verse helps me so much when I start overthinking sharing your testimony.

“But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. Yet do this with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15, CSB)

Did you catch that? Hope. Gentleness. Reverence. Not pressure. Not perfection.

I love a simple outline because it keeps you from spiraling. (And it helps you stay on track if you’re sharing your testimony out loud.)

Here’s the basic template you can copy into a note on your phone or a journal.

The simple fill-in template

Before: “Before I knew Jesus (or before I trusted Him in this area), I was…”
Turning point: “Then God met me through…”
After: “Now, my life looks like…”

And remember, your “turning point” can be a slow season, not a dramatic moment. Real change often starts with small, faithful steps.

Before testimony examples you can copy

Let me give you a few “before” options. Pick one that sounds like you and tweak it.

Example 1: The “I looked fine, but I felt far from God” before

Before, I knew how to do the Christian routine. I could show up, serve, and look like I had it together. But inside, I felt disconnected, like I was going through motions instead of walking with God.

Example 2: The “comparison” before

Before, I spent a lot of time comparing myself to other women. I kept thinking I needed to be more like her, sound like her, have what she has. And it left me exhausted and unsure of who I even was anymore.

Example 3: The “busy brain, tired soul” before

Before, my life felt loud. So many needs, so many tasks, so many voices. I believed God loved me, but I wasn’t resting in Him, and I didn’t know how to slow down long enough to hear Him.

Example 4: The “I didn’t feel qualified” before

Before, I felt unqualified to do anything meaningful with my story. I assumed God would use someone more confident, more trained, more put together. (Spoiler, He didn’t ask me to be any of those things first.)

Turning point testimony examples you can copy

This is where women get stuck. They think the turning point has to be a miracle moment.

Sometimes it is. But a lot of times, it’s just the moment you finally said yes.

Example 1: The “God met me in a quiet morning” turning point

My turning point wasn’t loud. It was a quiet morning when I sensed God nudging my heart and inviting me to trust Him in a new way. I remember feeling scared, but also strangely sure that He was leading me.

Example 2: The “someone else’s story shifted something in me” turning point

My turning point started when I heard another woman share her story. She didn’t pretend. She didn’t rush to tie it up neatly. She just shared what God was doing, and I felt my guard come down. Something about hearing “me too” gave me courage to get honest.

Example 3: The “small steps” turning point

My turning point looked like small steps. I started making space for God daily, not perfectly, but consistently. I stopped waiting for a perfect plan and chose to show up, one day at a time.

Example 4: The “I finally stopped trying to do it alone” turning point

My turning point came when I admitted I couldn’t carry everything by myself. I reached out, let people in, and asked for prayer. God used community to steady me when I felt wobbly.

After testimony examples you can copy

The “after” isn’t “life is perfect now.” It’s more like, “God is real, and He’s changed how I live.”

Example 1: The “I have peace, even when life is busy” after

Now, life can still be full, but I’m learning to rest in Jesus instead of running on fumes. I’m practicing quiet, not as a luxury, but as a real need.

Example 2: The “I’m not performing anymore” after

Now, I’m learning that my faith isn’t a performance. It’s a relationship. I’m not trying to be a “good Christian” for approval. I’m learning to walk with God in the ordinary parts of my day.

Now, sharing your testimony looks different for me. I don’t wait until every detail is wrapped up. I share what I’m still learning, and I let it be simple.

Example 4: The “I said yes, and God met me there” after

Now, I’m watching God use my small yes choices. I still feel nervous sometimes. But I’ve learned that obedience grows slowly, and God is faithful to light the next step.

Does this sound familiar? You want to share, but you don’t know where to begin.

Try these prompts. Pick two or three and write a messy first draft. No pressure.

Before prompts

Before trusting God with this, I believed…
Before, I felt stuck in…
Before, I was chasing…
Before, I was afraid that…

Turning point prompts

The moment I realized I needed Jesus here was…
God used (a verse, a friend, a sermon, a season) to get my attention when…
I started changing when I began…
I finally said yes when…

After prompts

Now, I’m learning to…
Now, I have hope because…
Now, my prayers sound more like…
Now, I can encourage other women by…

Okay, let’s get practical. Because sharing your testimony can be healing, but it also needs wisdom.

Keep it clear and kind

If you’re sharing your testimony in a small group, on social media, or with a friend, clarity matters. You don’t have to tell every detail for it to be real.

Share what you can share with peace
Leave out details that belong in a private conversation (or with a counselor)
Focus more on what God did than what someone else did
End with hope, even if you’re still in process

Use the “coffee conversation” version first

Sometimes we think sharing your testimony has to be on a stage.

But some of the best testimony moments happen one-on-one. A quick coffee. A walk. A text thread where you finally say, “Can I tell you what God’s been teaching me?”

Write it down before you say it out loud

I love writing first because it slows your thoughts down and helps you see the threads of God’s faithfulness. And you don’t have to write it like a book. You can do bullets. You can do a timeline. You can do a simple outline.

If sharing your testimony feels overwhelming, start with key words. I’ve taught women to outline their story in small pieces first, then turn it into sentences when they’re ready.

Three testimony scripts (short, medium, longer) you can copy

Sometimes you just need the words. Here you go.

A short testimony (30 seconds)

Before, I was trying to handle everything on my own and I felt worn down. Then God met me as I started showing up with Him daily, even in small ways. Now, I’m learning to rest in Jesus and live from peace instead of pressure.

A medium testimony (2 minutes)

Before, I knew how to look like I had it together, but inside I felt far from God. I was doing routines, but I missed the relationship. My turning point was when I finally admitted that to the Lord and began making space for Him daily, not with big plans, just honest ones. Now, I’m learning that faith is built in ordinary days. I still have busy seasons, but I don’t feel as alone in them because I’m practicing staying close to Him.

A longer testimony (5 minutes)

Before, I didn’t think my story mattered much. I felt unqualified, like God would use someone else. Then, in a quiet season, I sensed Him calling me to share what He had done, and I remember being scared. I talked with my husband, prayed, and took one small step at a time. Now, I’ve seen God use simple obedience in ways I didn’t expect. Sharing your testimony has become less about getting the wording right and more about being honest and pointing to Jesus with hope.

Friend, you don’t have to wait until you feel ready. God isn’t looking for perfection. He’s looking for willing hearts.

And our community needs this. We need women who are willing to say, “This is where I was. This is how God met me. This is what hope looks like now.”

If you want a simple next step, write your before, turning point, after in three short paragraphs today. Then share it with one safe person. One.

That counts. And it matters.

Sharing Your Testimony: Before, Turning Point, After Examples