One of the comments I hear the most is how my “openness” or “vulnerability” blesses others. Which is a little funny to me because I don’t really know how else to be.

I mean, we’re all the same. All of us. We all struggle. We’re all selfish. We’re all sinful by nature. And we can all choose to wrestle with our really big, holy God over whatever situation, addiction, or circumstance faces us. We might as well be honest about it.

 

 

You have a story to tell. You. I don’t mean gossip or elevating sin or dragging the names of others through the mud — that wouldn’t reflect Jesus. But you do have something to say.

If you’ve walked with God through some fiery trials, then I’m certain you’ve seen His hands of protection, healing, comfort, or redemption. And someone else probably needs to hear you testify to His awesomeness.

 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

 

We’re all the same. We’re all just needy for divine intervention. I’m praying we each know when He wants us to let our “I’m-fine” guard down and be real. That we’d know when it’s time to testify to the God who pulls people out of the deepest of pits.

 

Now for the winners!

 

To Walk or Stay 5-Book Bundle:

Janelle Allen

Six Dayspring Necklace and Mug Sets:

Helen Gullett
Shea Rocheleau
Jessica (jesstme…)
Sarah (girlgrowsup…)
Jolene Lantz
Terrilynn (@gracechanges)

$50 to The Rusted Chain and $25 to Starbucks:

“OneGirl” (liveitout516…)

EMAIL ME at LaraGWilliams(at)gmail(dot)com with “Giveaway Winner” in the subject line for details on how to receive your prizes. YAY!

 

 

There is still plenty of time to get your book before the book club begins next month. Click here to find out more about the book club. We would love for you to join us!
 

Fill me, Lord…

How have others inspired you by their testifying of God?