Your Story Matters

Where have you been?

The other day was visiting with a friend 

and asked her about
 submitting a blog post for Journeys of Faith-

She said, "Nothing great in my life to talk about... 

I haven't done anything important."

We talked a bit more
 and I asked her to reframe her life.....

"What if you tell your story
 in light of what Jesus has done for you? 

Do you think that can
 give you a different perspective?"

We all get caught up in the subtle
 and actually maybe blatant 

 affects of our modern culture--

 that our Life is about ME and what I have done....

The challenge of committed Disciples- 

Followers of Jesus- 

is that we often forget
 just how basic our story is.... 

 and we forget to use our gifts
 and our whole being in telling the main story:

JESUS LOVES ME.

That is the story that attracts others to listen -

 to listen with HOPE.

 To begin to see that there is something different about 

Living Life as a Daughter of the King.

Because Jesus has made all the difference.

Because my feeble attempts
 at making meaning of my life have been futile.

And most all -  
we are encouraged to be prepared.
 Take some time to write out your Story.
So that you are always prepared
 to tell anyone who asks---
What is so special about your life?
And then perhaps YOU
 will be ready to be a witness
 here in this space- 
of all that you have seen and heard.

1 Peter 3:14-15

Through thick and thin,
 keep your hearts at attention,
 in adoration before Christ, your Master. 
Be ready to speak up and tell anyone
 who asks why you’re living the way you are,
 and always with the utmost courtesy.

Sit a spell and give thanks

 for the story you have-

for the story you have to share.

Blessings,
Connie