Dear PoC Family, If PoC would just simply and generously tell our individual stories, they might sound something like this . . . 1. As a single mom, things arent always easy, but Jesus helps me daily . . . 2. Im in the second part of my life. I cant believe I have to start over, but Jesus helps me . . . 3. Ive lost my dad, mom, and others who are close to me. The grief can be horrible, but Jesus helps me . . . 4. I didnt know how I was going to make it, but Jesus led me to the perfect job when I least expected it . . . 5. My family hadnt spoken to me in years. It was mostly my fault, but I still felt like the victim. Gods Word helped me see that . . . 6. I still have trouble forgiving God for taking my child away from me, but I am just starting to heal because of Jesus touch on my life . . . 7. Our marriage was all but over. The papers were already signed, but then the Holy Spirit just wouldnt let us go. He led us to fight harder for our family . . . 8. I told myself that I would never get close to another man. Then God led me through forgiveness so that I can love again . . . 9. I get angry and I dont like that about myself. Ive tried to control it for years with no success, but then Jesus . . . 10. Finances were only getting worse. We were about to lose it all. I cried out to Jesus. While things arent easy, Im seeing that Jesus can walk with us . . . even through the worse . . . 11. Its not easy moving to a new town . . . but Jesus led us to our new church home . . . 12. I come home every day to my husband who is dying from cancer. Nobody really know what this is like, except some trusted friends God has given me . . . 13. I was just sitting at home by myself. Out of nowhere I felt the presence of Jesus with me. I didnt even know how to pray, but I knew I had to give my life to Him . . . 14. I could tell that things werent going well in my body, so I thought, Jesus, I need you to help me through this miscarriage . . . 15. Every day I come face to face with the truth that I am not my parents favorite child. For others, this seems silly, but for me, it breaks my heart every day. So, reading about Gods love for me is the most refreshing part of my day . . . 16. I still cant believe I get to work only 9 hours a day now. After leaving a job where I had to work 12 hours a day, I still cant believe Jesus heard my prayer . . . 17. My energy comes and goes daily. Some days I can barely get out of bed, but Jesus gives me His hand . . . 18. Nobody knows that almost took my life twice, that I still have to face my tormentors daily, but I am learning to depend on my friend, Jesus . . . 19. I must be going crazy. Yesterday I turned down a big promotion with a huge raise . . . because I didnt think it was what Jesus wanted me to do . . . 20. I dont like change. But when God speaks, you obey. So, Im walking with PoC, embracing their vision and seeing where Jesus leads me . . . 21. Cancer is a big powerful scary name. I dont like it. I dont want it. But daily I am calling on a stronger Name . . . 22. I love my students, but Jesus is calling me to stop teaching or this season. Ok, Jesus whats next . . . ? 23. I dont know how to leave my job behind in order to follow Jesus call for me into full-time ministry. So, Jesus, Youll need to show me . . . 24. I have a constant worry about my husbands health. I feel stuck in my home. This is no way to live. Jesus, I need you . . . 25. My health is spiraling out of control. It doesnt bother me like it should, but it is starting too. Jesus is sending Christian friends and His Spirit to help me see that . . . 26. It never occurred to me that I had not given Jesus full control of my finances. Imagine my surprise when Jesus gently showed me that . . . 27. In a flash, I moved away from being a lonely stay-at-home-parent to following Jesus into an exciting ministry that I can now do with my kids . . . 28. I didnt want to go to church by myself. I fought it for years. Now, after following Jesus, 12 of us are sitting on the same row. Jesus helped me be the leader . . . 29. Never in a million years would I have imagined myself confessing my addiction to my pastor, but Im so glad I did . . . 30. I told everyone I knew that I would never forgive. I guess I didnt know how good freedom would taste. Im so glad that Jesus . . . And that’s just a sampling . . . there are many more PoC stories . . . stories of hope, healing, many points of change!! So, here’s what we need to know for this Sunday, Church: Our lives are wrapped in stories. They are the language of the world. We hear a good, powerful story and we relate; we’re implicated, affirmed, and changed by listening and participating in the story. Think about your favorite movies and books and how they draw you in. You begin to feel what the characters feel, their pain becomes your pain, and their victory becomes your victory. Stories are the most powerful form of communication we have; they speak to our minds and to our emotions, and they can even affect us physically. Your Jesus, gospel (“good news”) story, told freely – generously – daily . . . will keep your friends and family in your watching/listening world . . . on the edge of their seat. And every single one of us, everywhere, has a story. Story-telling. You’re already doing it. It costs us nothing. It’s one of the Holy Currencies that we will be talking about this week that God has given us so that we can give like heroes. This series isn’t about adding anything new to your already packed schedule. It’s not about giving additionally, it’s about giving intentionally. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sister of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25: 40. Tell Your Gospel (Good News) Story for Jesus Today, Pastor Todd
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 18:18:46 +0000
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