Your Story

Last night I got a text from a lady friend that has been following my blog.  She wanted to thank me for the words she read and that she wants to grow spiritually.  WOW, I am so excited to be helping someone.  I am so excited to be doing what I know God called me to do.  And most importantly, I am delighted to hear that someone WANTS to grow spiritually!  What wonderful news that is.

There was a time, years ago, that my mother would always say to me; "Dena you have a story to tell.  The things you have gone through is to help someone else.  Dena listen to me, you have a story to tell and I hope you tell it before I die."  I would just look at her and think, un huh I'm not putting all my dirt out there for the world to see and talk about me. Nope not going to do it.

Well God has been nudging me about this issue for a very long time.  The more I would talk/help someone, the more I realized that I was actually using my story/life to get the points across.  Therefore, I was actually telling my story.  And I didn't care what that person would say as long as I was helping.  Interesting.

We all have a story to tell.  Mine may be a little more traumatic than yours and it may not be.  The point is we all have a story that could help someone.  Don't be ashamed of your trials and tribulations for it is there that we grow.  I love this scripture,

Philippians 3:14 NIV

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

 

I tell myself that I have to keep pressing, no matter what comes my way, I have to keep pressing.  If what I go through is to help someone else then that is my PRESSING ON process so Press on girl, Press on!

 

So don't shove those stories into the closet of shame; share them and be amazed by the people you touch.

 

Heavenly Father Thank you and Bless us all!