EquipHer Vol. 22: "Kingdom Values as Your Personal Culture"Sýnishorn

Day 2 – Be You!

Don’t imitate someone else’s calling—embrace the one God designed for you.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking there’s an “ideal model” of what an effective Christian witness should look like. We often look at those around us—or well-known Christian leaders—and try to adapt their style of evangelism to how we live and work. Maybe we admire the colleague who boldly brings up her faith in every conversation, or we’re drawn to someone else’s gentle and compassionate spirit. So we start mimicking behaviors and language that don’t fully reflect who we are, hoping to come across as credible and “spiritually valid.”

But the truth is, God never called us to be someone else’s copy. He called us to live out our faith authentically, in a way that makes it clear His presence is genuinely at work in our lives.

Just look at the incredible diversity of people God used throughout Scripture:
Peter was impulsive and bold, always ready to take strong, courageous stands. John was more reflective and tender, able to express deep insight and compassion. Priscilla was enterprising and proactive, known for running a household that became a key gathering point for early believers (Acts 18:26). Lydia, the seller of purple cloth, was a decisive and business-savvy woman who witnessed Christ in her professional world through hospitality and sincere generosity (Acts 16:14–15).

What did all these very different people have in common? Not a particular “style” of witnessing, but the authenticity with which they walked with God. Each of them expressed the Gospel with freedom and sincerity—because they weren’t trying to be anyone else. They were simply faithful to the unique calling God had placed on their lives.

You, too, have a unique calling from God. Maybe your most authentic way of witnessing isn’t through constantly talking about your faith. Maybe it’s through empathy and active listening. Maybe God uses you most powerfully through your integrity in difficult decisions, or through your gift of encouraging and uplifting others at work.

Authenticity is at the very heart of our testimony. God created you in a one-of-a-kind, intentional way (Psalm 139:14). Your personality, your talents, and even your limitations are part of His design for how you’ll impact others. Embracing that truth frees you from the pressure of imitation and releases you to naturally reflect Christ in your personal and professional life.

What you can do today:
Take a few minutes to write down the three personal qualities that best represent you in your daily work (for example: listening well, generosity, attention to detail). Then think about how each of those qualities can become a practical and authentic way of witnessing the Gospel in the environments you move through every day.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for creating me with a unique and unrepeatable calling. Help me let go of the pressure to imitate others, and instead discover and embrace the authentic way You’ve called me to reflect Your presence in my life. Amen.