As I prayed for direction for this post, I found myself whispering “Ouch.” This was truth I needed to hear first. My prayer is that it invites you to go deeper with God and with His people as you step into the vulnerable place alongside the Holy Spirit.

At the end of Acts 9, we’re introduced to a faithful woman named Tabitha (also called Dorcas). Scripture tells us she was always doing good and helping the poor. She became ill and died, and by what can only be described as divine timing, Peter was nearby. He was brought to the house and led to the room where her body lay.

What stands out to me is how he was greeted: widows gathered around, weeping, holding up the robes and garments Tabitha had made for them. Her testimony that was left behind, the evidence of a woman who faithfully used her gifts to bless others.

Then comes the miracle that extends her testimony even further. Peter sent everyone out of the room, knelt down, and prayed. He then instructed Tabitha to get up. She opened her eyes, sat up, and Peter helped her to her feet. He then called everyone back in to witness what God had done. This miracle spread throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord because of it.

Your testimony carries that same kind of power. It is one of the greatest tools you have to point people to Jesus. Your story becomes a bridge, connecting your life to God’s glory and creating a pathway for someone else to encounter Him.

Yet so often, we shrink back from sharing our testimony. We fear judgment, afraid of what people will think of our past. Or we convince ourselves that sharing our story draws too much attention to us, when we’d rather remain unseen. Whatever the reason, when we diminish our testimony for fear of others opinions, we dim the very light we are called to shine.

But when we illuminate what God has done, when we dare to tell the truth of where He met us and the bondage He freed us from, it can send shockwaves far beyond what we imagine. Your testimony may be the key that unlocks hope for someone standing on the edge of giving up.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

We have to be willing to release the fears that hold us back from true greatness, and not greatness rooted in self, this isn’t a motivational speech. But greatness that flows from God. This is a Kingdom calling. When fear keeps us silent, our impact for the Kingdom begins to fade. If Tabitha had never shared her gifts with those around her, the miracle of her resurrection might never have been witnessed, and the power of her testimony might never have been revealed. The ripple effect of obedience runs far deeper than we realize.

Your testimony is a tool, but a tool left unused cannot fulfill its purpose. I know sharing your story feels exposing. Vulnerability strips us down, and that place is rarely comfortable. But just beyond your comfort zone lies the greatest impact, the deepest growth, and some of God’s most unexpected blessings.

The vulnerable place is not easy. It’s filled with unknowns. It requires trust, obedience, and a willingness to lean fully on God’s voice instead of our own sense of safety. But that kind of dependence is exactly where growth begins. When we rely on God rather than our comfort, we unlock deeper intimacy with Him. We become more sensitive to His leading.

When we stand fully unmasked before God, we give Him room to uproot the lies tangled within us. He can then plant His truths: You are worth saving. You are created in His image. Your testimony carries power.

We spend too much time worrying about what others think and not enough time planting seeds and preparing for the harvest. We chase worldly perfection instead of choosing holy vulnerability. Perceived perfection has never broken chains, but the power of a surrendered, honest testimony can ignite a holy fire in the hearts of those we encounter.

Don’t count yourself out because you’ve kept your testimony small for years. Don’t believe the lie that your story doesn’t matter or that you lack impact. Enter the vulnerable place with God. Lay down the mask you’ve worn for far too long and let Him speak His truth over you.

Step just beyond your comfort zone and watch God meet you there. Someone needs to hear your testimony. Prepare your heart now for when God leads you to that one.

It’s time to enter the vulnerable place.

Let’s do it together.

I’m so glad you’re here.