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Spiritual Outlook: What’s your story?

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“Moses said to God, ‘Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, The God of your fathers has sent me to you, and they ask me, What is his name? Then what shall I tell them?’ God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I am has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:13-14

The legacy of the Black American experience is often overlooked. But some of the country’s most influential musicians, politicians, writers and Civil Rights leaders can be found in just about every state in the form of storytelling.

Words have meaning, and sharing important stories can truly make a difference and even change the world. For instance, millions never met him, but their lives have been shaped by the persistent “faith story” of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It is through telling our stories that the need for justice is heard. Stories of gun violence, oppression and discrimination remind us that there is work to be done in our communities and in our nation. It is through telling our stories that we energize people to work hard to make sure every person is safe, has enough food to eat, clean water to drink and a good education. It is through telling our stories that we encourage one another in our grief, illness and struggles. Only when telling our story from its roots — will it get wings and fly.

Everyone has a story! This story starts at birth and ends at death. Our story that begins at birth is referred to as a biography. And our story that ends at death is called an obituary. If a biographer were to observe you, what in your roots would stand out about you? What details would catch their attention? What part of your story would give wings and fly as they write? Would it be a story of faith — meaning the time spent living for Jesus Christ? Or, would it be a story of wasted time — always pursuing vain pursuits?

Exodus Chapter 3 talks about Moses’ faith story. He played a role in the redemption of Israel. In dissecting Moses’ faith story, we learn how to be an effective leader. We also learn that when Moses needed help, he depended on God’s grace. Finally, we learn how to overcome the sin in our lives. Moses’ faith story matter, just as our faith story matters!

Life is so short. It all passes so quickly. There is a quote that says, “Life really is but a breath.” Do you know that as each day passes, your faith story is being written? Right now, even as you read this column, your faith story is quitely unfolding. The minutes of our lives slip by and become hours, the hours become days, and then faster than we ever thought possible, we find ourselves looking back at a lifetime.

I am not telling you this because I talk about Jesus for a living. I am telling you, because as a Christian, it is important we tell our “faith story.” So it all has to do with the survival of the church, and us being able to do three things: 1. Tell God’s story; 2. Tell our own story; and 3. Tell where the two stories intersect. In invite you to tell your “faith story” every opportunity you get, because it really does matter.

“What’s your story?”

Rev. Marion J. Miller is the senior pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, 1201 Thomas V. Bryant Drive, Jeffersonville. She may also be contacted at 812-283-3747 or via email at wesley1201@sbcglobal.net.

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