The written and spoken word carries such a weight. It can be impactful and influential in more ways than one. I have come to learn first hand the power of a testimony. A testimony is always worth sharing and imparting. I have been a witness to many, many miracles in my life and have heard thousands of testimonies. Life changing, life giving and fruitful testimonies. I’ve heard testimonies that sound so absurd and almost unrealistic they could only ever be “explained” by God just pouring out grace and love. I’ve heard some testimonies that make me laugh and some that make me wonder.
With this trip coming up I’ve had several people impart monetary testimonies over me. Let’s face the facts: $19,800 is A LOT of freaking money. I have stood and wept, received, and laughed while every word about my financial needs has been spoken over me and that every penny will be fulfilled. I’ve had the thoughts in the back of my mind like, “this is too good to be true” and “I know God is good but dang that’s a lot of cash”. But, here we are. Testimony after testimony. Prayer after prayer. Donation after donation.
Before I share of my greatest praise report let me start by explaining a few things.
A testimony is evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something. Also a public recounting of a religious conversion or experience.
When someone imparts their testimony or shares the magnitude and impact it had on one’s life they are giving you grace to bestow what they have/experienced/seen etc. in the same or in an even greater measure.
I struggle a lot with having a very very small family. Everyone is either dead or we don’t speak because I’ve never actually met them. It’s a continual heart check with God when I feel alone. I know I’m not and I’m surrounded by people who love me as though we are blood. Some days it does catch up to me and I feel so lonely. It’s in those moments I can only hope to be hugged by a loved one to feel a sense of “family” in a person’s warm embrace.
Three days prior to me having one of those lonely days my mentor/spiritual father shot me a quick update text. For those who don’t know… the man is going to India! This is such a huge deal!!! He truly is preparing the way for me and my squad to hit India with such a wave of love. While he had only planned on fundraising about $2,000 for his trip, within about 48hrs he was over that mark. And then again he updated me on the number and it was higher than before! I was shocked and sooo excited!!! He said, “Do it again Jesus. Send it to Becca”! I happily received that, prayed and let it be.
That day of feeling lonely I got my hug from Liz. I felt better because she’s family but I was just in a funk and getting a bit discouraged about fundraising for my trip. With my first deadline approaching and me being just shy of $5,000 I posted yet again on Facebook. And within 15 minutes I received an email. My eyes stumbled over the words and I had to reread it at least 6 dozen times. A very generous donation was received on my behalf from a family member! I was speechless.
Josh imparted to me his testimony! He got every aspect of his trip funded for plus some! Not to mention a portion of that was donated by one of his own family members (I didn’t know this until yesterday). Then after a hard day and just asking God to give me a family’s touch, I received this donation from my family! I thanked and thanked until I just didn’t have any words left.
The reply was straight from heaven… my aunt said, “I have had my momma strong on my heart today. (My only grandma I’ve ever known) I know she is so very proud of you and would have blessed you too. I am so proud of the young women you have become. So excited to see how God is going to use you!! Love you!”
All this to say. Do not be afraid to share, impart, release your testimonies. Someone’s breakthrough is right behind your testimony. SPEAK UP! Press in! Love well! Expect greatness from God because He is always faithful. Pray. Ask for the ridiculous (like $19,800). Be grateful. And always, always say, “I love you” before ending a conversation.
~written in love by your local gypsy
