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What’s Your Story?

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What’s Your Story?

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by Sue Lavigne

What makes up your story? When thinking about the Bible, one may not recognize it as the compilation of stories of many people’s lives. While some people think of the word “story” as something fictional, in the context of the Bible, it refers to the life histories of people. In this same way, “story” can describe our true-life histories. To explore the essences of what makes up a personal story, one needs to examine the various components of a person’s life.

Relationships

Relationships are foundational to anyone’s story. Every relationship with a member of our generational family makes up the story of our life. Other relationships include friends, neighbors, co-workers, as well as members of our local church family. Some connections are closer than others, but all help write our individual stories.

Our Personality

Our unique personalities mold our individual stories. Are you serious or funloving? Are you task-oriented or people oriented? Would you consider yourself a leader or a follower? Your God-given personality is essential to your story. So, when I consider that God has made each of us unique for what He calls us to do, I am less likely to compare myself to other people.

Significant Life Events

Life events shape your story. Some may be positive and others negative, but each event impacts our story in a significant way—playing a role in defining who we are today. As an old Native American saying goes, “Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his moccasins.” Considering this, I have been less quick to judge other people.

God’s Word

Knowledge of God and His wisdom from His Word shapes your story. Think about the Truth God reveals to you specifically, either through preaching, your personal reading of the Bible, or through the fellowship with other Christians. All of these experiences affect your story.

You may be asking yourself: What’s so important about MY story? Well, your story is also your testimony to God’s work in your life. God created you “for such a time as this” to share your “story” with others. What would that look like? Maybe you and a friend share a common struggle, and

you share how God has worked in your life. So often I hear people express their fear of what is happening in this world. You can share with them, as I have, the confidence and hope that you have in God (1 Peter 3:15).

What’s Their Story?

One final note: How does knowing that each person has a unique story help you view others? Can you look at a homeless man or the misbehaving child differently knowing that you do not really know their whole story? Perhaps, you can look at others through the eyes of Jesus and give them acceptance rather than judgment. Maybe, even better, you can ask them to share their story with you as an interested bystander? You can help shape their story when you take time to listen.

The Author Susan Lavigne attends Cornerstone Church. She is a Christian speaker and songwriter. Feel free to contact her at susanclavigne@gmail.com.

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