A personal story is difficult to refute. The experience has happened to you. You are a specialist on your own story. The antagonistic Pharisees had no defense for the simple, forthright testimony of the blind man who had been healed. Your story communicates.
People enjoy hearing other people s stories.
Your story relates. The people with whom you are sharing may be experiencing the same feelings, struggles and temptations you have, without the benefit of Jesus in their lives. They will be able to relate to your life experiences, especially the difficulties and challenges of your quest for true meaning and joy in life. Your story is powerful. It enables the presentation of the gospel to be both unique and personal.