We can so often live in an isolated way. Many of us can find it easier to pull away from people, finding it awkward, preferring time in front of the TV or computer, walking around looking at a phone screen instead of the people you’re passing, filling our lives with noise but missing real community. Maybe you feel lonely sometimes. Maybe you even feel like you don’t matter.
We matter so much to God that He was humbled, spat at, and killed, all so that we would be called His. Not only that, but He sent Himself, and His people, to tell you that. The person who put this Word 4U 2Day reading into your hand (or onto your screen) cared enough to want you to see it. When we think about it, in fact, God’s done some pretty amazing things, arranged some pretty stunning ‘coincidences’, for some of us even given words, pictures, and healings. He’s amazing, and has been pretty keen on showing us He thinks we’re amazing too.
But on a low day, or when we’re fearful, or lonely, that isn’t always easy to remember. So hearing someone tell you about what God has done, ‘giving testimony’ (as they used to say), can be an amazingly powerful encouragement. Ever shared your testimony to encourage someone? Ever asked someone for theirs? A friend’s testimony can be even better to hear - knowing the people in stories where God is at work can make these true stories even more powerful, and if you tell yours, you might even catch a glimpse of just a little of how much you matter.

What Now?
This issue we’re getting in on the testimony action, so check out our featured testimonies, and maybe share them with a friend who they might help.