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I was a drug dealer that lived the life of the prodigal son. One night as I was hidding out from a motercycle gang until lightning struck my house and an angel of the Lord appeared and told me I was to turn from my ways and build an orphanage in Africa. Ok none of that happened to me, but as I wrote it I was thinking exciting story it really was. My real story is that I grew up in the church and realized at a youth rally that Jesus was not Lord of my life. The bad things I did were keeping from a relationship with Jesus. On that night I surrendered my life and accepted Jesus as my sacrifice. As a result, I now have meaning in purpose in my life.
In the eyes of the world that is not “exciting,” but the truth is it is my story and it is what Christ did for me (and you). That in itself is exciting, and it is all I need to share Him with the world. Many times we look at the “greener grass” when we should be thankful Christ died for us. That is what is exciting, the Lord of the Universe wanted a relationship with me.
Who have you shared your story with recently.
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I think far to often Christians fear sharing their story for this very reason. We feel because we don’t have an absolutely awe inspiring story it’s not going to interest anyone or impact anyone.
Comment by Delaina May 17, 2008 @ 3:10 pmIn reality every story of redemption is a story of a miracle. I am certain that God wants each of us to come to Him without all the pain and “drama” that many go through. Coming to Christ as a child (because of godly parents or other Spirit-led influences) is precisely God’s hope for each of us.
Comment by jw May 19, 2008 @ 3:17 pm