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In the past we also were foolish. We did not obey, we were wrong, and we were slaves to many things our bodies wanted and enjoyed. We spent our lives doing evil and being jealous. People hated us, and we hated each other. Titus 3:3  (NCV)

Ever wish you could go back and change a part of your past?  Stop that thought in the tracks.  Yes, there are parts that we can say were complete disobedience; we were wrong.  Painful memories are an integral part of our personal story, which God now chooses to use for His glory.   When we share our story, we allow it to be God’s story of how He uses the unworthy for His glory.  He uses our pain, hurts, and disobedience to help others turn and run back to Him.  In the middle of our disobedience, Satan blinds us with our own pride and prevents our healing.  He tries to stop us from sharing, because he knows that our story can change others.  He doesn’t want us to turn back to God, ask for forgiveness, share it, or grow.  Satan wants us to retreat and be burdened by our disobedience.  God says ask for forgiveness; accept His complete forgiveness and share with others so healing can begin.  When we share, we stop Satan in his tracks.  We open up thoughts others may not have had if we didn’t share.  Rather than broadcast our story to the world, we need to allow God to place in our path those who need to hear it.  And as we see the weights and shackles being lifted off others, we too will be blessed.

“Father, use my story to help others come back to You.  Use me to share of Your love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness so others can be healed.” 

For His Glory

Debbie Struble
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