Sunday, June 29, 2014

Tell Your Story


You all know how much I talk about my Jesus. Well, while reading some journal notes about my rehab days at Shepherd, I read about my weekend nurse, Teresa. We had a lot in common; we were both Christians, United Methodists, wives, mothers and registered nurses.

We talked about our faith and daily struggles. We talked about what God was doing in our lives and what we could do for others. Teresa assumed I knew the Bible well and called me her preacher.

That was the first time I shared my story. I’d only been studying the Bible and attending church regularly for eight months before my accident. I’d learned much in that short time. (Being married to a preacher helped.)

After years of low self-esteem, a poor self-image and worry about what people thought, I stepped out in faith and climbed on to my soapbox for JESUS.

When people ask questions about my appearance, I tell about my accident. When I catch someone staring, I smile and nod. If they’re close enough I say, “Hi.” Often shoppers near me hear a strange creaking and stop. I speak up, “It’s me. I have a ball bearing going out.” We laugh and the ice is broken. I ask anyone near me to set items I want to purchase on my table. Store cashiers carefully handle my credit card or cash and ask, “Is this OK?”

At each point, I see an opportunity to share what God has done and is doing in my life. Your opportunities are there. A sick child healed. The baptism of an elderly father. A mission trip full of miracles. Assisting the birth of a child. Volunteering at Vacation Bible School. Changing a tire.

“Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind!” (Psalm 66:5 NIV).

In Christ,
Berta
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4 comments:

  1. Honestly, I have been shy about telling my story. I have shared parts of it, from time to time, as need be. I believe I am careful with whom I share it with because I know and have met some people who really weren't interested in hearing about why I am the way I am.

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  2. quietspirit, Let the Lord guide you. People may walk away but many will receive God's blessings.

    In Christ,
    Berta

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  3. your sister in Christ Marjorie

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