Tell Your Story

A few months ago, I opened the door to a different path.  I stepped through, but had no clue what was on the other side.  As I've gotten to experience new things, I have heard the same theme over and over and over.

Your story matters.  Tell your story.

Even if you feel like it's nothing big.  Even if you feel like it's too private.  Even if you feel like you're not ready to be that raw and honest.

Tell your story.  Your story matters.

Even when you are not sure why you should tell it.  Even when it makes you look really bad. Even when nobody reads it.

Your story matters.  Tell your story. 

Friends, I am praying for you and for me--that we would be brave and authentic and humble.  That we would each find our voice--not the voice we think people want to hear, not the voice we wish we had, but the voice inside us that is simply, uniquely ours. 

Because when we tell our story it brings healing--maybe not in the beginning.  It might open up a big can of worms, but I am confident eventually the healing will come and it will be worth the mess the worms made. 

When we tell our story it brings hope.  My faith is stronger when I see what God has redeemed in my sister.  My faith is more sure when I see how God healed my brother.

Your story matters.  Tell your story.