Secrets Create Cycles. Testimonies Break Them.

Oftentimes when I write, I find myself asking the Holy Spirit why He leads me to share such intimate details of my life.

I question whether I am sharing too much. In fact, some people have even said that I do. But then I remember two things: my writing is Holy Spirit-led, not Neccole-led, and Psalm 107:2 says:

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble.”

We are called to be vocal about what the Lord has done and the things He has brought us through.

The testimony in Psalm 107 becomes even more powerful when we consider how Psalm 106 concludes—with a desperate cry for help.

“Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise.” — Psalm 106:47

And God did.

Psalm 107 opens with answered prayer and testimony:

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.” — Psalm 107:1–2

The people cried out to God for deliverance, and once He delivered them, they had something to say.

In my culture, there is a common theme:

Keep our business our business.

What happens in this house stays in this house.

To go even further, we often don’t talk about our feelings either. But when we really examine that way of thinking, couldn’t it be harmful?

Think about the mother who overcame an abusive relationship. If her story is never told, how will her daughter, niece, family members, or friends know that they can overcome one too? How will they recognize the warning signs or learn how to avoid entering the same type of relationship?

Think about the father who, with Jesus’ help, overcame an addiction—whether it was drugs, sex, lying, gambling, or something else. Whatever held him captive, God helped him overcome it. But how will his son, another family member, or a friend understand God’s delivering power if he never shares his struggle or tells his story?

Think about the aunt who was once a poor steward over her finances. The only reason she did not lose her home was because Jesus sent a miracle her way. Her testimony could teach the next generation both the importance of wise stewardship and the faithfulness of God when we fall short.

The point I am making is that we should not be embarrassed by the less-than-ideal circumstances we have experienced. Instead, we should be vocal about the God who delivered us from them.

Secrets can create cycles. Testimonies can break them.

Of course, we must use wisdom and discretion when we share. Every detail is not meant for every person, and every story does not need to be told while the wound is still open.

But do not become so discreet that you remain silent and erase the testimony of what God has done.

Tell of His goodness.

Tell of His faithfulness.

Tell of His grace.

Tell of His mercy.

Tell of His amazing delivering power.

Someone needs to know that the situation they are facing is not impossible. Someone needs to hear that there is life after heartbreak, freedom after bondage, stability after failure, and purpose after pain.

Your testimony may be the evidence someone else needs that God still saves, restores, heals, and delivers.

We are living, breathing, walking testimonies.

So, let the redeemed of the Lord say so.