Start Writing My Testimony When the Story Feels Too Big

Can I ask you something?

Have you ever sat down to start writing my testimony, stared at a blank page, and thought, “Where would I even begin?” Because the story feels too big. Too layered. Too much history. Too many details.

I’ve been there. And I’ve learned something the hard way. The page doesn’t need your whole life story today. It just needs your next honest paragraph.

If you want to start writing my testimony with freedom and wisdom, I want to help you do it in a way that feels steady, not overwhelming. Small steps. Real words. Lots of grace.

Why does it feel hard to start writing my testimony?

Here’s the thing. Most of us think a testimony has to sound like a highlight reel. Clean ending. Strong voice. Everything tied up.

But that’s not how life works. And it’s not how God works in us either.

You might be waiting for the “perfect ending”

I want to say this gently. You don’t have to wait until everything feels finished to start writing my testimony. God meets us in process. And sometimes the most hopeful part of our story is that we’re still walking it out.

I’ve seen this again and again in real community. When one woman shares honestly (not dramatically, not over-sharing, just honest), it gives another woman permission to breathe and say, “Me too.” That’s where healing starts. Stories brought into the light make room for hope.

You might be carrying the pressure to tell everything

Let me free you up right now. Sharing your story wisely is not the same as telling every detail to everyone.

Discernment matters. There are times to speak and times to wait. Boldness is not over-sharing. Sometimes it’s simply saying, “Here’s where God met me,” and leaving the rest with Him.

You might feel unqualified

Oh friend. This one is common. I’ve had seasons where I felt like God must’ve meant someone else.

But I’ve learned that obedience usually starts small. A quiet yes. A simple step. Not a big performance.

And if it helps, I remember the early days when I felt God nudging me to write and speak, and I was stunned. I literally cried to my husband that I felt unqualified. His response was simple and steady, “If God is calling you, cool, let’s do it.”

That’s often how God leads us. Not with a ten-year plan. Just the next step.

How do I start writing my testimony without getting overwhelmed?

Okay. Let’s make this practical.

If you want to start writing my testimony and it feels too big, don’t start at the beginning of your whole life. Start with a chapter.

Think in seasons, not in one long story

I like to picture our stories like chapters. Some chapters are short. Some are long. Some are messy. Some are sweet.

So instead of asking, “How do I tell my whole testimony?” try asking, “What season is God asking me to write about right now?”

Here are a few “season” ideas you can pick from today:

The season where God first got your attention
The season where He provided in a very specific way
The season where you learned to surrender control
The season where community carried you
The season where you started again (quietly, imperfectly)

Pick one. Just one. That’s how you start writing my testimony without spiraling into every memory at once.

Use a simple “before, during, after” outline

This is one of my favorite ways to start writing my testimony because it keeps you focused.

Before, what did you believe about God, yourself, or your situation?
During, what happened and how did God meet you there?
After, what changed (even if it’s still changing)?

Short answers are allowed. Bullet points count as writing. A rough draft counts.

Start with five minutes and one prompt

Can I tell you something? Sometimes our biggest problem is we wait for the “right time” and the “right mood.”

But the most life-giving way to begin is to start small. Five minutes. A pen. A messy page.

Try one of these prompts to start writing my testimony today:

“God met me when…”
“I used to think…, but now I’m learning…”
“A turning point for me was…”
“One thing God healed in me was…”
“If I could sit across from a woman in my old season, I would tell her…”

And if all you write is three sentences, that’s still a start.

What does Psalm 139:23-24 have to do with writing my story?

When I’m unsure what to say, I come back to this. Not as a formula. As a prayer.

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24, CSB)

This verse is a gentle starting place because it reminds me that testimony writing isn’t just about memory. It’s about letting God lead.

Pray before you write (even one sentence)

If you want to start writing my testimony with peace, whisper this prayer first:

“Lord, search me. Show me what matters. Lead me in how to say it.”

Then write what comes. Not what sounds impressive. Just what’s true.

Ask God for wisdom about what to include

Sometimes we think the “most intense” part of the story is the most helpful part. Not always.

Often, the most helpful part is where grace showed up. Where you saw God’s kindness. Where you realized you weren’t alone.

That’s why I love how Psalm 139 ends. “Lead me.” Not “make me perfect.” Not “give me the perfect words.” Just lead me.

This matters. Because writing your testimony and sharing your testimony are related, but they’re not the same.

You can start writing my testimony for you and God first. Private pages count. Healing pages count.

Decide who your first safe reader is

Not everyone has earned access to your story.

A safe person listens without trying to fix you. They don’t rush your process. They remind you of what’s true when your feelings get loud.

If you don’t have that person yet, pray for her. And keep showing up in places where safe community can grow.

Remember this simple boundary

This has helped me so much. Share scars, not open wounds.

If something still feels raw and shaky, that doesn’t mean God can’t use it. It might just mean it’s not time to share it publicly yet.

Keep the focus on what God did

Our testimonies aren’t meant to be a polished pitch. They’re meant to be honest. Hope-filled. Real.

And when we tell the truth about how God met us, it reminds others that He can meet them too.

That’s the point. Not spotlight. Not applause. Encouragement.

A simple way to start writing my testimony this week

If you’re still feeling stuck, try this simple plan. No pressure. Just movement.

Day 1, choose one chapter

Write the title of the chapter at the top of the page. Something simple like “The Year I Learned to Let Go” or “When God Sent Help.”

Day 2, write the “before”

Two to five sentences. That’s it.

Day 3, write the “during”

Focus on what God was showing you, not every detail.

Day 4, write the “after”

What changed? What’s still changing? What do you know about God now that you didn’t know before?

Day 5, write a letter to the woman behind you

This is one of my favorites. Because it pulls us out of performance and into love.

Write like you’re talking to a friend over coffee. Gentle. Clear. Hope-forward.

And by the end of this week, you will have begun. You will have a page. More than that, you’ll have momentum.

You don’t have to write it all today to start writing my testimony. You just have to write the next line.

And I’m cheering you on. Truly.

Start Writing My Testimony When the Story Feels Too Big