Tell your story

I have had a few encounters in recent months where a meal conversation has turned into a deeper level of sharing than I would have anticipated. I know most people would think I am a very open person because I write this blog or share my testimony, but I would define myself as a very private person. In fact, I would say I even have family members that wish I would share more when I am struggling verses what they may define as “internalizing” while I remain outwardly focused on helping others. On these two occasions, I began to share parts of my story, my testimony. Each time, the stories I shared connected me with the person across from me in a way that was completely unexpected. That was God creating a connection. Jesus reminded us that we “will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8, NIV). God wants us to share our stories. God wants us to create and grow this community of Christ followers.