The other day I saw an interesting post about a man talking about his own or similar testimonies. That their testimonies were of being saved at an early age which led to, what could be construed as a “boring” testimony.
One perspective to take is the person telling the testimony believing themselves it is boring. What is missing from a testimony that would consider it to be boring? Is it missing the exciting parts that are later to be repented? Only someone of the world would want to have those experiences on their cross. A “boring” testimony to me, an agnostic whom was of the world for 33 years, would be a great testimonial to that persons faith. For someone to be saved young and remain strong in faith is an incredible testimony. Not that there is any need for weighing of testimonies, but someone saved at 5 lived already for 28 years with God verses someone saved at 33. That’s 28 years already walking in the light and not lost in darkness. 28 years not chasing after desires while still feeling empty inside. 28 years of not feeling alone, confused, angry, envious, and lost. Telling the stories of my darkness to those back then, it felt exciting. We laughed and boasted. Bragged of accomplishments that brought myself deeper into the abyss. The things I used to brag about, I rebuke them. Only way I would find those stories interesting is if I wanted to have them. What makes a good testimony? God. God makes a good testimony. He makes all of our testimonies. Every single testimony has one thing in common, and it is the only aspect of testimonies deserving of boast. Glory be to God that saved a young man from years lost in darkness and decided to walk with him. Glory be to God who also pulled a 33 year old agnostic out of the abyss and to walk with him. Grateful for every day that You walk with me. Glory be to God.
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