Your story matters

In the eleven years I’ve been in full time ministry…the first part working with teen and twenty-something gals and the other part in womens prisons….I’ve heard a comment several times from Christians I bump into. “I don’t really have a testimony”.

It’s the goal of the devil to make us believe this lie. Why? Because your story does matter. Big time matters. And if the devil can get you to believe it doesn’t matter? He doesn’t have to worry about you using it for God’s glory.

The truth? Your story is perhaps one of the biggest tools God has given you to connect with people. It’s one of a kind. Unique to you. And no one else can tell it like you can.

Not convinced? I just shot a video in my kitchen talking about this very thing. So grab some coffee (or tea if you prefer!) and let’s have a conversation by clicking and watching…

This video is raw and real. Filled with my own personal stories, a few laughs and a tear or two. The thing I know now is that the pages of my story that are most painful and awkward? They aren’t wasted. Sharing those parts of my story with others helps let the healing in.

I hope this encourages you to stop listening to that voice telling you that your story doesn’t matter and start listening to the One who calls you chosen. Loved. Capable. Courageous. You were made for this moment. For today.

So tell your story. It matters.