Why do you believe what you believe? Learn how to create a spiritual resume so that you can stay focused on God’s faithfulness during hard times.

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Where Do You Find Your Hope?

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

1 Peter 3:15

This Bible verse used to intimidate me. I thought it meant that I needed to have all the answers—to prove why my religion was the one true religion, and it was on me to prove to everyone why Jesus is really the Son of God. However, the deeper I grew in my faith, I realized that my relationship with Jesus is intensely personal. It’s not about winning debates or proving others wrong. It’s about grace, love, and humility.

Faith is at the heart of all religion. It’s something you have to experience—personally—and can’t always be explained. So don’t be intimidated by this verse, rather use it as an opportunity to share your testimony.

Everyone’s story is different. Mine will not look like yours. And that’s a good thing!

Our stories are what reflect the goodness and glory of Jesus Christ. Tell others of God’s faithfulness in your life. Tell them why you get up every day and keep going and why you smile when things are still hard.

Not sure of what he’s done? Take the time to make a list of God’s faithfulness in your life. Write your stories down. You can’t tell others the reason for your hope if you’re not sure yourself.

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What is a Spiritual Resume?

I have stories in my life, and so do you, of moments when my life was changed in big ways. So many, that I decided to blog about them. What do you do when something big happens to you? Do you blast it on social media, or write it quietly in a journal? Do you replay the memories in your head or draw them out in a sketchbook? Whatever you do, the memories are there.

When has something good happened in your life?

When have you seen the silver lining in something bad?

Take these stories and write them down. Make a list, then add to it. Remind yourself of the times Jesus has brought you through something difficult or blessed you with something wonderful to keep your positive focus strong on any trials ahead. Your story, your testimony, is the answer to the reason for the hope that you have. It’s a story of God’s continued faithfulness.

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Reasons for the Hope that I Have

  1. He calms my worries when I go to Him in prayer.
  2. I find peace in my relationship with Him more than anything I can experience on Earth.
  3. I find purpose and meaning in my life because of His calling and direction.
  4. He is the reason I can be positive when I feel awful.
  5. I experience spiritual wholeness when I worship.
  6. I feel seen, heard, and loved when I pray and read His Word.
  7. He’s the focus on keeping my marriage healthy.
  8. My faith is the motivation for raising my children with intention.
  9. He’s my example of a joyful, servant-filled life.
  10. He is my refuge, strength, song, joy, peace, hope, love, focus, passion, rock, salvation, fortress, helper, stronghold, savior, God, defender, protector, deliverer, shield, teacher, father, shepherd, friend, guide, and leader.
  11. He is unfailing, gentle, consistent, all-knowing, all-powerful, always present, glorious, patient, kind, good and faithful.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.”

Psalm 28:7

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