Stepping Into My Story
Introduction
God’s light shines the brightest through the cracks in our stories.
#ShareYourStory #NoFiltersJustFaith #SundaysAtTheHarvest —Pastor Mario7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. —2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT)
When you own your story, you give others permission to own theirs.
#ShareYourStory #NoFiltersJustFaith #SundaysAtTheHarvest —Pastor Mario
Three Truths About My Story:
1. My Story Is My
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. —Romans 8:28 (NLT)
If you skip the struggle, you miss the strength.
#ShareYourStory #NoFiltersJustFaith #SundaysAtTheHarvest —Pastor Mario
2. My Story Carries No
16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes —Romans 1:16 (NLT)
When you own your story, you don’t just find healing—you release it.
#ShareYourStory #NoFiltersJustFaith #SundaysAtTheHarvest —Pastor Mario4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. —2 Corinthians 1:4 (NLT)
Someone’s breakthrough is on the other side of your bravery.
#ShareYourStory #NoFiltersJustFaith #SundaysAtTheHarvest —Pastor Mario
3. My Story Can’t Be
14 If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” —Esther 4:14 (NLT)
God doesn’t wait for you to be fearless — He waits for you to be willing.
#ShareYourStory #NoFiltersJustFaith #SundaysAtTheHarvest —Pastor Mario
Conclusion
My Next Steps:
- Stop being ashamed of my story and start seeing it through God’s eyes.
- Ask God to show me how my past pain can serve a present purpose.
- Share my story with someone this week to inspire or encourage them.
My Upcoming Events:
Wednesday Online Prayer Gathering
Next Week’s Message: Finishing My Story Well
Come Thirsty: April 13 at 7:00pm
Passion Week: April 14 – 17 at 6:00pm
Good Friday Experience: April 18 at 8:00am & 10:00am
Easter Production: The Story That Changed Everything – April 20 at 7:00am, 9:30am and 12noon