To Tell You My Story is to Tell of Him...

We are all given a unique and wonderful tool as sons and daughters of Christ. We are living and breathing reminders of his grace, power, mercy and unwavering love. We are carrying the cause of Christ with us wherever we go. We are carrying “His Story”. 

One of my favorite songs is “If I told You My Story” by Big Daddy Weave:

https://player.vimeo.com/video/165165251

The lyrics are a beautiful reminder that our difficult circumstances are often moments of Grace in disguise...

If I told you my story

You would hear hope that wouldn't let go

If I told you my story

You would hear love that never gave up

If I told you my story

You would hear life but it wasn't mine

If I should speak then let it be

Of the grace that is greater than all my sin

Of when justice was served and where mercy wins

Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in

To tell you my story is to tell of Him

If I told you my story

You would hear victory over the enemy

If told you my story

You would hear freedom that was won for me

If I told you my story

You would hear life overcome the grave

This is my story this is my song praising my Savior all the day long

When I reflect on the story that God has created for me I see extreme difficulty, hardship, pain, and heartbreak. I grew up in a home where my father chose a career as a pastor but it was not his calling.  He didn't actually have a relationship with Christ . We would have to put on our happy faces when we were outside of the home but behind closed doors the reality of it all was too much for a child to bear. 

It caused such frustration and anger in me. In those moments of anger God was there. He saw me and loved me in my mess.  God always reminded me that his love was so so much greater that what I had been taught, and that there was so much more to truly being his child.  I have been able to help others in broken families see how much God is for them and that wouldn't be the case if I didn't experience the difficulties of my childhood. 

I would face many medical hurdles and be brought to the point of death when I was struck by a drunken driver. I would experience pain like no other, but I would see love and forgiveness that only Christ can explain.  I wouldn't have been able to forgive the man who caused me such pain if I didn't understand the Grace and Forgiveness that had freely been given to me. Again.. I was able to reach out to those hurting around me because I truly understood their pain.

 In each of those situations I see joy. I see that God allowed each of the hard moments for my growth and his glory.

I've met many new friends over the years who have been touched by the story that I have to share. And that's the kicker! If God has allowed you to overcome or if he has blessed you beyond measure it is your duty as his Child to share that with others.  What good is it to write a book and never allow anyone to read it? It serves no purpose! Don’t let your story go unread... share it with those around you, and experience the joy that can only come from the Father.

When its all said and done its not your story...it’s His. 

1 Peter 1:6-7

6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed

Jessica Golds