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Sometimes the Bible has terms that feel weird, and if you stop to think about “living water,” that may be one of them. But in ancient Israel, water was hard to find, and people spent a lot of energy every day collecting it. That’s why there are so many references to water in the Bible.

“Living water” specifically describes how God is the source of all good and life-giving things like love, joy, peace, hope, compassion, and so much more. And that so-much-more is why God is also described as a “fountain of living water”—meaning the abundant source of what people most need to survive and thrive.

In Jeremiah, the heavens are “...shocked...and shrink back in horror and dismay...” (2:12-13) that those who had access to the overflowing, and life-giving fountain of living water (God), turned away from God to life-less and life-draining idols called “cracked cisterns”.

In other words, God offers us what we most need, and yet sometimes (maybe oftentimes) we reject what’s best. And yet God keeps offering himself to us.

When Jesus met a woman at a well, who had a broken and checkered past and was lonely and isolated from her community, he offered her “living water”—forgiveness for her past and strength to depend on God for all she needs.

And as Jesus says later in John 7:37-39, this same living water, God’s very life and Spirit, is available to all who believe in him.

When was a time you experienced God as “living water”? Who is someone you could share that story with today?

For a free guide to help you think through your own testimony, comment “testimony”!

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐚-𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐚, 𝐊𝐮𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞
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It’s easy to become blind to the needs of others when we’re struggling ourselves. But in a world filled with apathy, what would it look like to radically show compassion to those we so often pass on the streets, on our way to work, or around campus?

Jesus had compassion for the sick, the poor, the forgotten, the many times ignored. He showed this compassion to the woman at the well, the man with leprosy, the blind man, and many others that otherwise would’ve never been acknowledged. What would it look like if we, like Jesus, became the ones with compassion?

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟗:𝟑𝟓-𝟑𝟖
“35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭
Jesus went to all towns, not just some, not just the “nice ones” (v. 35)
He had compassion on the crowds (v. 36)
We’re now the ones charged to be his workers (v. 38)

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞
Lord of the poor and powerless, you see us. Forgive me when I don’t see others and get caught up in my own world.

When I forget to stop and acknowledge ______, remind me to see them as you do.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬
God who sees, move me to compassion in the very core of my being— compassion that stops me in my tracks to answer and meet needs.

Ignite the fire of your Spirit in my city, ______, as we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick, visit the caged, and invite in those on the margins.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Jesus, compassionate One, send us into an apathetic world that needs the remedy of your compassion.

Begin the work of my hands as I ______. Fuel me with love to do justice, love mercy, and humble myself in the work I do. Amen.

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If sharing your faith feels intimidating, here’s some encouraging news: you’re probably already doing it without realizing it. Most of us picture evangelism as a perfectly scripted conversation, a dramatic conversion story, or a confident Christian dropping Romans Road references like it`s nothing. (Shout out to those people. We love you, too.)

But for most of us? Sharing our faith looks incredibly… normal.
It sounds like:
“I’m praying for you.”
“Honestly, God`s been helping me through this.”
“This verse keeps coming back to mind.”
“My church talked about something similar last week.”
“This might sound weird, but…”

When you tell the truth about how Jesus has met you, helped you, challenged you, or healed you—even casually—that’s testimony. And it matters.

All throughout Scripture, the people who shared their stories weren’t polished. They weren’t trained. They weren’t perfect. They were simply people who met Jesus and couldn’t keep it to themselves. Kind of like those friends you know who tried a new restaurant and won’t stop raving about it (although God-stories are so much more transformational than good tapas)!

That’s why we created Go and Tell, a free PDF that helps you reflect on what God has done in your life and share your story with grace, clarity, and confidence. It walks through two powerful Gospel encounters (Mark 5 and John 4), journaling prompts, and a guided exercise for writing your testimony.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t really have a testimony,” or “I wouldn’t know what to say,” this guide is for you.

You don’t need a big platform. You just need a story... and you already have one.

Comment “Testimony” to download our free PDF.

If sharing your faith feels overwhelming, go back to Scripture. God has already given you everything you need — a story he’s writing in your life, the Holy Spirit’s power, and the truth that he’s already changed you.

These five verses are a foundation to help you speak with confidence, clarity, and love:

1. Mark 5:19 — “Go and tell…”
Evangelism starts with gratitude. Before you try to explain anything complicated, simply tell someone what Jesus has done for you. That’s exactly what Jesus told the healed man in Mark 5.

2. 2 Corinthians 5:20 — “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us...”
You’re not acting on your own. God speaks through everyday people—through your honesty, compassion, and small conversations that point someone toward hope.

3. Galatians 2:20 — “Christ lives in me.”
Sharing your faith doesn’t begin with a script; it begins with a transformed life. When you talk about how Jesus changed you, you’re declaring the gospel.

4. 1 Timothy 4:16 — “Keep a close watch on how you live…”
Your life and your message work together. Integrity doesn’t make you perfect, but it certainly makes your faith believable. People listen differently when they see the way you live.

5. Romans 8:1–2 — “No condemnation…”
The message you share is good news; not pressure, not shame, not fear. You’re inviting people into freedom, forgiveness, and new life.

If you want help naming your story, exploring Scripture, and learning how to share your testimony naturally, we created a free resource just for you: Go and Tell — Sharing Jesus’s Work in Your Life.

It’s a short, practical guide that walks you through Scripture, journaling prompts, and a simple framework for writing your testimony.

Comment “testimony” to get the resource.

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You supply e v e r y need, even when I have nothing to bring.

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