Our Mission & Purpose
The God Works Project is a clearinghouse of faith stories from real people who have recognized God's blessings in their lives.
This initiative exists so you can either read testimonies or share your own. If you seek inspiration, read some of the God stories. If you are grateful for what God has done, share it!
The purpose of testimonies is to glorify God by showcasing His goodness and faithfulness. God stories strengthen faith, inspire prayer and draw people to Christ. They are about instilling hope, and this goes for believers and non-believers.
May you be inspired and motivated to seek Him.
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Feature Story
This is Tracy, Managing Editor of the God Works Project, and I'm going to share my most recent God story to kick off this project.
This past Spring, I was in a very dark place. I was pretty devastated because a number of things happened all at once. My relationship of 2 ½ years ended, I lost my job, which led to some financial hardship for a time, and I even had to find a new place to live and move. It was a lot. I was angry and stressed, and I had to start over.
After a few months of working to get my life back together, settling into my new place and formulating a plan, something else happened. I broke my foot in a freak accident. On top of the emotional trauma I was already dealing with, I also had actual physical pain and limitations to my mobility to manage. I was seriously struggling; I needed to heal, body, mind, and soul.
What did I do? What are we instructed to do during our darkest hours? I turned to prayer; I surrendered. I really had no other choice, as I was literally a prisoner in my own home (I couldn't walk or drive for a month), so, I just accepted my predicament and I leaned in. God told me to “Be Still” (Psalm 46:10) and just talk to Him, and that we were going to work through my trauma together. While that was a scary proposition, I felt held, supported, comforted, and loved - all the things that were missing in my life for some time.
Did God help me turn everything around? Yes and Amen! I'm so grateful that He took away the fear and sadness, and gave me back "hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11). God revealed to me what He wanted, which was for me to launch this project. He also inspired me to write a book about healing to help others through their trauma, which I began (it is in progress). I have never been more inspired; this has been the most satisfying chapter of my life, and I'm doing the most rewarding work I've ever done. I am truly blessed. God, in fact, helped me to heal; He led me out of the darkness into glorious light.
I pray that you will let Him do the same for you. I hope that whatever you are going through will move you to sit down with God and talk to Him; "be still," and let Him love on you and heal you. Peace and Blessings
How it Works
How to Share Your Story
You will find a tab above and a section below called “Share Your Story” and once there you'll see three questions. You are invited to respond (to any or all of them) via the corresponding link to a form message. The first question, which asks for your testimony, will not change; we will always seek stories about why you turned to God and how He changed your life. The others will change regularly as we explore many aspects of life, faith and spirituality. So, come back often, as the content will be updated regularly.
What to Know About Sharing Your Stories
- Confidentiality is strictly maintained. You are asked to provide a pseudonym when you submit a story. We also ask for your gender and age range so readers can form an idea about the person behind the words. We are also interested in where you live, so we can show the reach of this project. You may name a state, or just the country.
- Your story will not automatically go live. All responses are submitted electronically and come directly to one person – Tracy Barton, the project manager. Nobody else will have access to the submissions.
- Tracy serves as Editor in Chief and reserves the right to edit for grammar, punctuation and for clarity only; she will not change your story.
- Your story may be selected to appear on the website, may be highlighted in a blog, or may appear in another publication. When you submit it, you are giving us permission to use your story in any of these ways.
- Due to the expected volume of incoming stories, not all stories submitted will appear on the website, but your responses are still very valuable and will be aggregated into data for blogs and publications.
Your Story Could Change Someone's Life
Your story is valuable and will touch someone who needs to read it. Someone else is going through what you've gone through and will relate to your experience. You will inspire someone else to turn to God and trust in Him.
All faith stories are important; please share yours.
Choose a Topic and Share Your Story
Share your Testimony
Staying Focused on God
Staying Focused on God
1. What was your life like before you let God in?
2. What prompted you to turn to God?
3. And how has God worked in your life since; what does life look like now?
Staying Focused on God
Staying Focused on God
Staying Focused on God
How do you remain rooted in your faith as you struggle with daily life? How does God help you deal with the frustrations of living in the world?
God and Healing
Staying Focused on God
God and Healing
Have you asked God for healing from emotional or physical trauma? Has He helped you through it? Share your story of struggle and how you healed.