Share Your Story - This is Good

Writing and putting in public print the things that are dear to your heart makes you a bit vulnerable.  I am afraid of being stereotyped or misunderstood by others or misrepresented by myself.  I am one to hold my opinion closely until I know the opinions of those around me.  Then, I will only share my thoughts if I either feel safe (usually based in relationship) or if something compels me to speak. 

To put unsolicited thoughts out in the open air seems kin to inviting judgment.  That is on the scary days.  On brave days my thought is that, just maybe, my story and my wonderings might help someone else face another day or trust God more fully.  The deep wonderings and settling that comes through living can be good.  If those who have wondered and settled can point me in the direction of truth and wisdom in my searching, I am thankful.  I can direct you to those who have done this for me and I do.  If I can add my assenting voice the chorus that brings glory to God, that is better. 

We all have little voices and little stories and, just like an orchestra, we add our part to the whole and the song is beautiful.  Is it worth the risk?  Probably so.  The public arena can also purify us.  If we are challenged, then we can examine what we have written.  This is good.  We can be rescued from error or we can be even more confident of truth in the face of opposition.  This is good. 

I'll keep writing. Even if only for a few who read.  Even if only because my story is worth telling.  Your story is worth telling too...especially in the context of God's story because it's really all about Him anyway.