For the One Who Believes Her Story Isn’t Worth Sharing: Reminders of Truth with Watercolor Scripture Art

If I asked you, “What’s your story?” what would you say?



Would you pause, trying to figure out an answer? 

Or maybe you’d think, “Tam, I don’t have a story – what do you mean?” 



What if I asked about your testimony? Would you light up, eager to share how dark your life was before God pulled you out and transformed you? Or would you hesitate, wondering if it’s even worth telling? 



Because if you’re like me, maybe you came to know Jesus at a young age. Maybe there wasn’t a dramatic “before and after” moment. Maybe your faith journey feels steady, ordinary – even a little boring. 



If that’s the case, you might conclude, “My story’s not that great. It doesn’t really matter.” 



Friend, let’s talk about that. The enemy would LOVE for you to believe your story isn’t important. But God says something very different. 



What Is a “Testimony?”

I used to think testimony or “story” meant that singular, big moment I first met Jesus and asked Him to be Lord of my life. And while that’s a super powerful part of our stories, it just scratches the surface of what “testimony” really means. 



Your testimony isn’t ONLY about how you first came to Christ. It’s any story of God’s faithfulness in your life – past, present, and even future. That means you don’t just have one testimony – you have many! 



The word “testimony” means a declaration of the truth of what you’ve seen or a firsthand experience. 



And as believers, we’re called to be witnesses of how God moves in our lives – yes, EVEN if it feels boring or small. (to you) 



  • Every answered prayer – a testimony. 

  • Every hard season He carried you through – a testimony. 

  • Every unexpected blessing – yup, testimony. 

  • Promises He made and has yet to fulfill – a testimony in the making. 



God is constantly at work in your life. The question is: Are you sharing it? 



I want to lovingly challenge you that your story was not given to you to keep to yourself. God wrote your story to point others back to Himself – to be used for His glory! 



Someone (more someones than you probably realize) need to hear what He’s done in your life. Will you tell them? 



The Woman at the Well: A Masterclass in Testimony-Sharing

Whenever I hear the word “testimony,” I can’t help but think of the Bible story of the woman at the well. Gosh, this story makes me tear up just thinking about it. If you need a refresher, let me set the scene. 



Jesus is traveling and stops at Jacob’s Well in Samaria. A Samartian woman comes to draw water during the heat of the day, clearly avoiding all the other women who draw water in the morning and evening. Jesus strikes up a conversation – something unheard of in that culture. 



Then, in a moment that must have sent chills down her spine, Jesus – having never met her before – tells this woman everything about herself. Her past, her mistakes, her struggles. ALL OF IT. Instead of judging and shaming her for her dark story, Jesus tells her He is the long-awaited Messiah and offers her Living Water – the kind that will satisfy all her deepest longings and hopes. 



(Even though we recapped that quickly, let’s not be numb to how dramatic and life-altering this experience would feel if you were that woman. And the reality is, each of us IS that woman.) 



The woman is astounded. (Don’t blame her!) 



She could have easily taken the path of least resistance, kept this life-changing moment to herself, and returned to her daily routine. She could think, “Wow…did I just meet who I think I met? Could that really be the Messiah?? I can’t believe He knew all that stuff about me…how embarrassing! Oh well, I’ll probably never see him again. Oooh, look, a Starbucks!” 



(Be honest, how much do we do that when God moves in our lives?) 



But she didn’t. 



John 4:28-30 tells us: 

"Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, ‘Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?’ They came out of the town and made their way toward him.”



Did you catch that? She was SO eager to share what God did that SHE LEFT HER WATER JAR BEHIND. The whole reason she went to the well in the first place didn’t matter anymore! She didn’t give it a second thought. After hearing Jesus speak to her, all her priorities changed drastically, and water didn’t matter anymore. 



Instead, she EAGERLY ran to her town and told everyone she saw about what Jesus had done. And because of her openness to share her testimony, many Samaritans believed in Jesus! 



THAT, right there, is why your story matters. God wants you to share what He’s doing in your life to touch others. You have NO idea what someone’s wrestling with in the privacy of their heart, and your story could very well be exactly the nudge they need to run to Jesus. 



God loves working through our stories! He could use any means to share His love and truth, but He chooses to use US. What an honor to be part of that! 



Your Story = Christ’s Power in Your Weakness

Did you notice? This woman didn’t share her story to make herself look good. In fact, sharing her story meant bringing to light the not-so-great parts of her life. But she did it anyway because it wasn’t about her – it was about Jesus. 



2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “His power is made perfect in your weakness. So I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 



That’s EXACTLY what this woman did. And God saved many, many lives through her willingness to boast of God’s power in her weakness. 



Will you let your story do the same? 



Why Your Story Matters (Even If It Feels Small)

The Samaritan woman didn’t run into town to make herself look good. She actually had every reason to stay quiet. She could have worried about what people would think or how they’d judge her sins. 



Instead, she shared freely and eagerly because her story was about JESUS and what He did for her in that moment. 



And the same is true for your story. 



Ephesians  3:20-21 says:

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen."



This is a well-loved verse, but let’s make sure we’re reading it correctly. So often, we hear it used as a personal promise – “God will do immeasurably more than we can imagine FOR US.” 



We take that and run with it. 

  • YOUR business will grow. 

  • YOUR life will flourish. 

  • YOU will be blessed beyond measure. 



And while, yes, God does love to give good gifts to His children, that’s NOT what Paul is saying here. If we stop at the first half of the verse, we miss the most important part – He works through us for HIS glory. Not glory to our lives, but to Himself so that future generations may also know Him. 



THIS is why your testimony matters! Your story IS the “immeasurably more. Every time God moves in your life – whether in big ways or in small, everyday, easily-missed moments – that is HIS power at work. 



And when you share it with those around you (just like the woman at the well), you do three things: 

  1. You encourage others to seek the Lord. 

  2. You plant seeds of faith that will impact generations. 

  3. You open up your story for God to use you to save others. 



Friend, even if your story feels ordinary, it is not. God is in it! And someone needs to hear it. 



So the pressure is off! You don’t have to have all the right words. You don’t have to explain everything perfectly. You just have to be willing to say, “Come and see what God has done in my life.” 



What Counts as a Testimony? 

At this point, you’re wondering what a testimony looks like in real life? Maybe you’re still thinking, “But I don’t have any exciting or moving stories to tell. At least nothing as incredible as the woman at the well.” 



Again, I want to challenge you here, lovingly, of course  – you absolutely do. 



Think about your life. How has God worked in it? 



I guarantee you there are things you once prayed for that you now live in. There are struggles you overcame, sins you’re free from, and valleys you walked through with His help. Even if your life looks different than what you expected, you can see God’s hand in it the whole time. 



Here are some questions to think about: 

  • What’s something you prayed for that you now have? 

  • Have you walked through a dark, hard, never-ending season and come out the other side? Or maybe you’re still in it and the Lord is sustaining you.

  • What has God freed you from? What did your life look like before you were freed? 

  • What are some of the thousands of little gifts and miracles God sprinkles through your life every day? 



The answers to these questions are your testimonies. 



God’s faithfulness in your everyday life is worth sharing because it’s about HIM! And He is worth all the praise and adoration we could ever give. 



How to Practically Share Your Testimony

So now the big question – HOW do you share your story? 



Simple: Tell someone. 



If you’re a mom, start with your kids. Your stories of God’s faithfulness are the bridge they need to connect the God of Bible stories to their own lives! Hearing how YOU have experienced Him makes faith real and tangible for them. You never know how God might use your story to shape theirs. 



And it doesn’t have to be fancy – I’m NOT suggesting you host a one-woman show, sitting on a stool in a black beret, dramatically recounting your life’s journey. (Unless that’s your thing – in which case, go for it!) 



For most of us, sharing our testimony looks something like this: 



  • Over coffee (or tea, if you’re a non-coffee drinker like me) with a friend, be vulnerable and simply say, “Hey, can I tell you what God’s been doing in my life?” 

  • Send a quick text to encourage someone with God’s faithfulness in your life. 

  • Write it down to share with your kids or grandkids – in a journal, a letter, or a personal blog. Imagine if you had a written testimony from your grandmother, detailing God’s work in her life. What a beautiful legacy of God’s faithfulness to pass down through generations! 


And yes, sharing your story takes courage. The Samaritan woman had everything to lose – her reputation, her comfort, her sense of safety – but she shared anyway. Because her story showcased God’s faithfulness and goodness in a broken, messy life. And that boldness to share her story saved many lives (probably people hiding in their own mess and brokenness). 



You don’t have to say all the right words. Just speak from the heart. 



Let your admiration for Jesus and what He’s done for you flow freely, and trust God with how it lands. 



Be real. 

Be vulnerable. 

Be authentic. 

Be faithful to testify to what He’s done for you. 



And then trust God with the impact. It’s not your job to make it “land” or “speak” to someone. Your job is to obey and share joyfully – He will take care of the results. 



It’s Simply Worship 

If the idea of sharing your story feels intimidating, let me reframe it for you: your testimony is simply worship. 



No, I don’t mean singing in church on Sundays. I’m talking about any moment where you can’t help but talk about how God is and what He’s done for you. That’s exactly what you do when you share your testimony. 



That’s what the Samaritan woman did! She didn’t overthink it or craft the perfect speech – she simply ran to her town and said, “Come and see!” She wasn’t focused on making herself look good – she was excited about Jesus! 



The same is true for you. Sharing your story is a wonderful, easy way to worship God and bring Him glory. 



So the pressure is off! You don’t have to have the right words. You just have to be willing to say, “Come and see what God has done in my life.” 



Watercolor Scripture Art: A Beautiful Way to Share Your Story

But how do you remember? 

How do you hang on to those special moments of experiencing God’s healing and goodness? 

The ones where God showed up in ways you didn’t expect? 



This is exactly why I love filling my home with watercolor Scripture art. It’s a lovely painted reminder that catches my eye all day long, anchoring me to the truth of God’s transformation in my life. These Bible verse watercolors serve as yet another worshipful signpost, pointing me back to Jesus’ goodness in my life. 



Just like the Samaritan woman’s story pointed others to Jesus, watercolor Scripture art serves as a beautiful visual testimony – a constant reminder of God’s faithfulness, not only for you but for everyone who walks into your home. 



Maybe there’s a verse that carried you through a hard season. Or one that captures a promise God fulfilled in your life. Imagine seeing those unchanging words every day – above your desk, in your kitchen, by your bedside – a quiet yet powerful marker of God’s faithfulness. 



And who knows? It might even spark a conversation. A simple “Wow, that’s a beautiful painting” or “I love that verse” opens the door for you to share your testimony freely – just like the Samaritan woman. 



Because God wrote your story, and it matters. Sometimes, the best way to tell it is to simply live in its truth. 



It’s Time to Tell Your Story

Friend, don’t worry about it being dramatic, polished, or perfect – it just has to be honest. People resonate with that! God’s simply asking you to be faithful and share what He’s done in your life. He will take care of the rest. 



You never know who might be walking through their own valley, wondering if God really sees them. 



So share the valley. 

Take the step. 

Proclaim His goodness. 


It’s scary, I know. But it’s just worship! And what a joy it is to make Jesus the focal point of my story and tell others of the One who saved my life. 



If you want to celebrate His faithfulness and devotion to you, take a look at my watercolor Scripture art collection. Let your heart be drawn back to Him over and over as your eyes rest on evidence of His goodness. What better way to soak in the reality of your transformed life and let it easily flow out to those around you?



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