I think the testimonies are wonderful, ok there is always the
possibility of sensationalism or of trolls etc. But if someone
posts an untrue testimony that is between them and God.
I love them because it shows God is still on the throne. It shows
the Kingdom of light triumphing over the kingdom of
darkness. For some it may even be the first time they have ever
given their testimony (do you remember your first time, that
jittery nervous feeling
).
The shiny new freshness of a new Christian is a breathe of
fresh air, why, because a God is the same yesterday, today and
forever. Us who are long in the tooth can still rejoice and
get excited about the workings of Jesus both in ourselfs and new
christians.
When I read the testimonies it increases my faith, it makes me
want to cling to Him even more. It reminds me we are the victors
in Christ.
just think, you will be meeting these people in eternity
Its a wonderful witness both to ourselves and others who may just
happen across cc and read what is on the forums. Just think, what
if a person was saved through reading your testimony!
Incidentally people from CC also put details of answered prayer
in the testimony forum. An encouragement for all of us and it is
right that we should give God the glory.
Atwhatcost, I understand what you mean when you refer it to
being a hard journey. The knocks of life do have a way of
scratching that shiney newness, been there done that
Even more reason though to give testimony to what God is
doing, how he has kept us and provided. Praise God He is
not a fair weather friend.
ps if you ever what to chat about anything or prayer for something
specific, then please feel free to pm me. I'm not super spiritual
or even that articulated in prayer, but I knew God answers prayer.
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