HAVE A STORY, SHARE SOMETHING GOOD. 

       As you probably know by now, we are not all called to preach sermon or be pastors, but we can use our life experience to affect others for the good. When you share your life stories, it gives someone the tools to adjust their view on life.

        What was the big huddle that you triumphed lately? How did you get your big break, especially for those in America? I honestly believe when people share their life stories, it inspires those that are listening or reading it to do something about their lives. Sharing our stories reminds others that they are not alone in their life struggle on earth. 

      Rick Warren, the author of the best selling inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, wrote that, “We all have a store house of experiences that God wants us to use to bring others closer to him.”  I honestly believe that God, the force of good do want us to share our best, thereby uplifting others to do the same. “Sharing your life adventures and successes is an essential part of our mission on earth because it is unique,” wrote Rick Warren. As he says it, there is no other story like yours, and only you can share it. If you don’t share both your inspirational and not so good stories that taught you lessons, they will be lost forever. Reading Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Life, I was reminded of the need to understand why I am created in this life. I honestly believe God created us for a very special purpose, and because he formed us even before we were conceived, it reaffirms the fact that we are created to glorify God through sharing our best with others.

 What are your life stories? What experiences have you had? How can you use them to make a difference in other people’s lives? As Rick points out in his book, we may not all be Bible scholars, but we are the authority on our own life. That is, God has given us the authority to do something with it. I have come to learn that our personal testimony about our trials and successes are more effective than a sermon.

  Before I taught myself to drive, I was so petrified of driving. But I knew if I ever wanted to drive, I had to do the very thing I was afraid of.  So, I bought a car, parked it for two weeks, and then one morning, I told myself, “Today, I will drive this car,” and I did. I taught myself how to drive without formal driving lessons. I conquered my fear by doing that which I was most afraid of doing. Although, I do not encourage anyone to go out and drive, without getting the proper driving lessons, we all are capable of doing things we sometimes don’t think we can do. The story about my learning how to drive may seem trivial, but to someone learning to drive for the first time, it is a big deal.

 Also, one thing I have learned is that individuals are different in the way they do things. What Ms. A, can do, Ms. Z may not because, even though we are created with the potential to do great, we don’t all do it the same way, or at the same time. I am very visual with things, and when I visualize doing things that I want to do, I often find myself doing these things just the way I visualize it.

      Although I was scared of driving, I constantly visualized myself driving my packed car. By visualizing myself drive, I replaced my fear of driving with the image of me driving a car.  Invariably, what happened was that, what was prominent in my mind dominated my thinking and thereby motivating me to act out my desire.

      Why am I sharing this personal experience? Well, it is with hope that, someone who may have been stalling on a project either because of fear or lack of confidence may see that, he or she too, is capable of doing that which they have dreamed of doing.

      Rick Warren states in his book that those who are going through difficulty or who are unbelievers of Christ most times see pastors as professional salesmen and may not trust their words, but would trust ordinary people’s personal stories, and would see it more credible. The point is people like to hear personal testimonies because they are easier to relate to than abstract principles preached by a pastor on a podium. When you share your stories, it captures our attention and we remember them longer. Sharing how God helped you become the best person that you are, encourages others to see possibilities in their trials.

      Finally as Rick Warren wrote so eloquently in his book, “Shared stories build a relational bridge that God can use to walk across from your heart to others” In other words, sharing stories makes it relevant and more acceptable to the listener. I hope this article encourages someone to fulfill a dream. Share something beautiful with someone other than people close to you this holiday season. 

Robot  # 1 | 12.12.2006 00:03

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