Your faith story matters. It really does.

Maybe you've been sitting on your testimony for years, thinking it's not dramatic enough or that nobody would want to hear it. Or maybe you've tried to write it down before, but the blank page felt overwhelming and you gave up.

Here's the truth: every single faith journey is worth sharing. Your story could be the exact thing someone needs to hear right now. The way God has worked in your life: the messy parts, the beautiful parts, the surprising parts: all of it has the power to encourage others walking a similar path.

The good news? You don't need to be a professional writer to tell your story. You just need a willing heart and a few simple steps to get started.

Let's walk through this together.

Step 1: Start with Prayer

Before you even pick up a pen or open your laptop, take a moment to talk to God about this. Writing your faith story isn't just a creative exercise. It's a spiritual one. When you invite God into the process from the very beginning, you're asking Him to guide what you share and how you share it. Pray for clarity about which parts of your journey to include. Ask for wisdom about what details will serve your readers best. Request courage to be honest and vulnerable where it counts.

You might be surprised by what comes to mind during this time. Sometimes God will bring up memories you hadn't thought about in years: moments that suddenly feel significant. Other times, He'll give you peace about leaving certain things out. Trust that He knows your story better than you do. After all, He's been writing it with you this whole time.

Step 2: Reflect on Your Faith Journey

Now it's time to dig into the details. Grab a notebook or open a fresh document and start jotting down the key moments in your relationship with God. Don't worry about order or polish right now. This is just brainstorming.

Ask yourself questions like:

• When did I first hear about God or Jesus?

• What was my life like before I really knew Him?

• Was there a specific moment when everything changed?

• What challenges have tested my faith?

• How has God shown up in unexpected ways?

• What's the biggest lesson I've learned through my walk with Him?

It can help to create a simple timeline. Use years or life stages: whatever makes sense for you.

Write down the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Some people find it helpful to think in terms of "before and after." What was your life like before you trusted Jesus? What happened when you made that decision? And what has life looked like since then?

Don't edit yourself during this step. Let the memories flow. You can sort through them later. Right now, you're just gathering the raw material.

Step 3: Identify Your Story's Main Themes

Once you've got a bunch of notes and memories written down, step back and look for patterns. What keeps showing up? Maybe it's the theme of God's faithfulness through hard times. Maybe it's a journey from doubt to belief. Maybe it's about finding community when you felt alone, or experiencing healing after heartbreak. Pick two or three main themes that feel like the heart of your story.

These will become your guide for what to include and what to leave out. Here are some common faith story themes to consider:

• From doubt to faith – You questioned everything, but God met you in your questions

• Redemption and second chances – God rescued you from a difficult path

• Finding purpose – You discovered meaning and direction through your relationship with Christ

• Healing and restoration – God brought wholeness to broken areas of your life

• Community and belonging – You found your people through faith Your themes don't have to be dramatic.

Sometimes the most powerful stories are quiet ones: about steady, everyday faith that carried someone through ordinary struggles. The key is to be specific and honest about what God has actually done in your life.

Step 4: Structure Your Story Into Three Parts

Now that you know your themes, it's time to organize your story into a simple structure. Don't overcomplicate this.

A three-part outline works perfectly:

Part One: The Before Describe what your life was like before you came to faith: or before a major turning point in your walk with God. What were you struggling with? What was missing? What did you believe about yourself, others, and the world? Be honest here. You don't have to share every detail, but give your readers enough context to understand where you were starting from.

Part Two: The Turning Point This is the "how" of your story. What happened that changed things? Was it a person who shared the gospel with you? A moment of crisis that brought you to your knees? A slow realization that built over time? Describe the experience as specifically as you can. What did you see, hear, or feel? What decision did you make?

Part Three: The After Share what life has looked like since that turning point. How has your relationship with God grown? What has He taught you? How do your faith and values shape your everyday decisions now? This part doesn't have to be all sunshine and rainbows. It's okay to acknowledge that you still have struggles and questions. What matters is showing how God continues to be part of your story.

Step 5: Write Your Story in Your Own Voice

Here's where a lot of people get stuck. They think they need to sound profound or eloquent or "spiritual." Nope. The best faith stories are written the same way you'd tell a friend over coffee.

Simple words. Real emotions. Honest details.

Write like you talk. If you wouldn't say "henceforth" in a conversation, don't write it in your testimony. Skip the churchy jargon that might confuse someone who's new to faith.

Instead of telling your readers what you felt, show them. Rather than writing "I was afraid," try something like "My hands were shaking so hard I could barely hold the phone." Instead of "God gave me peace," describe what that peace actually looked like: maybe you slept through the night for the first time in months.

Keep your story focused. Aim for something you could share out loud in about 3-5 minutes. That's roughly one to two pages written out. You can always expand later, but starting short helps you stay on track.

Once you've got a draft, read it out loud. Does it sound like you? Does it flow naturally? If something feels clunky, rewrite it the way you'd actually say it.

A Few Final Tips

Don't wait until your story is "finished." Your faith journey is ongoing. You can share what God has done so far while still being open to what comes next.

Consider who you're writing for. Think about the person who might need to hear your story. What would encourage them? What would help them feel less alone?

Get feedback from someone you trust. Share your draft with a friend, family member, or mentor. Ask them if it sounds authentic and if anything was confusing.

Remember why you're doing this. Your story isn't about impressing anyone. It's about pointing to what God has done.

Keep Him at the center. Your faith story is a gift. It's evidence of God's work in a real person's life: and that kind of evidence matters more than any argument or lecture ever could.

So take that first step today. Pray. Reflect. Write something down, even if it's messy. You might be amazed at what God does through the simple act of sharing your journey.

At Together God Wins, we believe every story has the power to encourage, inspire, and bring hope. We'd love to hear yours