Stories

Recently, I've had the chance to share some stories with some younger friends, and hear some of their stories.  It's amazing how true stories can be encouraging and enlightening, especially recounts of how God has worked in someone's life.  Faith is so invisible and intangible for us who rely on five senses to experience the world.  But when someone looks back and see's the trail of God's fingerprints in their circumstances, it's awesome!  So, sharing those stories become a powerful way to strengthen one another in hope and even sharpen our own eyesight of God's hand on earth.  Melissa had a powerful story about the  night she was first diagnosed with cancer.  She was crying for hours in her bedroom in the middle of the night, when she finally cried to God.  As soon as she did, a light shone into her room from her back, 3rd story window facing woods.  The light moved up and down, as if to prove it was not from this earth. She was stunned and cautiously crept to the window to pull up the shade. When she did, the light vanished without a trace.  But really, that light stayed with her, for she had a peace that was beyond comprehension during her whole illness.  God came to her in a light, and entered her to allow her to become His light. She told her story to all who would listen.  Now we have to tell our stories, but most of all, we have to remember to cry to the One who responds with such amazing Grace!  Blessings on your day-