Your Story
Think about that for a second.
It stings. It convicts….at least for me.
I have been through hell and back (i think, and in my terms), and there have been many days that i “hate(d)” my story. Times when i wish the abuse i endured would not have been there, times i wish that i would not have gotten addicted to porn or self injury…but there have been many times i have hated my story.
Part of that was jealousy for other people “perfect lives”, or what i thought was perfect lives. Jealous of their families, their purity, their life choices.
But as i have met people who have stories (which is everyone) who embrace their stories has made me realize that i cant change mine…no matter how much money i could pay to change my story it is just not possible.
So instead of hating my story and wanting to change it maybe i should thank God that He has given me a story. And when i made that switch in my mind my entire attitude changed.
“Do you hate your story? Then you hate the God that is writing your story.” – Dan Allender
I would love your thoughts on that original statement. Do you hate your story?
what an amazing statement! i don't hate my story… though i really hate that i had to live through some of it and hurt others in the process… hurt ME in the process. however, truth is, i don't know if i would really understand how BLESSED i am now if i hadn't gone through it. so… i guess i'm looking forward to seeing what God is going to do with my story.
… given that i don't keep getting in the way :)
girl, God is going to use your story in huge ways! I love how open you have been ane letting God use you and Brian.
I have to love every piece of my story cuz if you remove any part of it, the end changes and I wouldn't change the life I'm living right now for anything……
That is what i try and keep in mind. But sometimes its hard…it is all in perspective.
my past story, i have come to terms with and am honored that i get to help others through it. it is my present story that i have the most issue with–a lot of hurt, a lot of confusion, a lot of unknown. but we'll see how it turns out.
But the key is letting God use it. Cause i tend to stay in the world of woe is me….and as long as i stay there i cant let God use me. ouch!
such a powerful quote. i've gone through many seasons of hating my story. i still find myself there at times. thanks for the perspective adjustment.
you are welcome….i guess. ;) the quote brought major conviction to me….and i wanted to share it with you all.
I got smacked with that one. Big time. Looks like I have some confessing instead of wrestling on my agenda. How to come to terms with it is my question. BTW: Allendar has always been thought provoking/insightful. Looks like I need to dust off his books on my shelf.
ya, me too!! i love that "confessing instead of wrestling"….great thought. He has great wisdom. Very smart man, he has been through it…so it is all with love and grace.