It
is only because God loved you, and because He makes it possible that you may
escape a life of meaningless pursuits that will end in misery and death. His
love is a gift! You did not earn it by following rules, nor doing good deeds.
You unwrapped it by putting all your hope in Him; letting the Lord teach you
how He will use this gift called grace for Him. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Your
story matters! The people you influence will not care to hear about your
vision, your values, or your God until they understand how God has changed your
life. They may listen politely, but unless you give them evidence of God’s
power – they will not hear your message over their televisions, their friends,
and their own, personal ambitions. It will just be words.
It
is the message of the gospel – God’s transforming power changing the lives of
men and women – that awakens peoples’ imagination (John 12:32). Telling your
story, explaining what God did, and is doing, in your life focuses attention on
Him. Sharing that you have learned He can be trusted brings them hope.
Admitting you did nothing to earn God’s love; that He gave you your new life
with real purpose, encourages others to listen for God’s call to them.
Be
generous. Tell your story. Lead your people toward their meeting with Jesus.
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