Thank God that I was not a math major! How I got beyond college pre-calculus still baffles me to this day. But have you ever stopped to share your story with someone? You know that there is only one you and that your story could very well win someone over to the kingdom. Let's face it we all have stories, some may be likened to a thriller, drama, comedy, romance or some Saturday afternoon Lifetime special, but they are unique.
While sitting in bible study tonight, the visiting priest reminded us to share our stories with others. We overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony (that's another BLOG entry). There are four reasons why we should tell our stories, and they do not include self-pontification, bragging rights, superiority or pity. We should tell our stories for four reasons (e x 4).
We tell our story to educate others, to equip others, to empower others and to encourage others. In sharing our stories, we educate others about the overall goodness and awesomeness of God in our lives. Your story when shared with others is vital for the equipping of the saints to do the work of God. Through your story others may be equipped with an extra dose of faith. People are empowered to look beyond themselves when they hear that they are not the only that has struggled. Once we get over ourselves, we can encourage others when we tell our stories. A little encouragement goes a long way. Obviously the challenge for today is to tell your story; educate, equip, empower and encourage the saints in love. What's your story?
Peace,
Karsten
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