I can’t stop thinking about that lady and the amount of
pain and shame she has carried around her whole life. She had a secret she was too ashamed to share
and therefore she has never been able to heal from it. I’ve been thinking about how easy it would
have been to teach the seminars and not share one personal experience. That lady would have listened and left the
same as she was when she came in. I allowed God to lead me in what I shared in
those classes and because I followed Him and opened myself up He used my past
hurts to show this lady she could trust me with her secret and for that I am
forever grateful.
Romans 8:28 says, “and we know that in all things God
works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His
purpose.” I am a firm believer in this
passage of scripture because time and time again I have seen God use the hurts
in my life for good.
The next time you sense God is leading you to share
something personal with someone, just remember it could be to allow that person
to know they are not alone.
This brought me to tears, Savannie! Isn't it awesome that when Christ gives us the power to share our secrets, we help others receive that power too? It's such scary feeling, but it's always worth it! I know I always say this, but I'm incredibly proud of you. You have every excuse to have a pity party and give up, but you use what has hurt you and you turn it into good. And most importantly, you allow God to use you! My heart is so full every time I see you post anything.. and it encourages me to get out of my own way and let God do His thing. Love you!
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