Your Praying Friend
  • Home
  • Join us!
  • About
  • What's New
  • Prayer Request
  • Senior Pen Pal Service

FIND HEALING THROUGH CHRIST ​AND COMMUNITY

What's Your Story?

5/28/2021

1 Comment

 

Your Praying Friend is looking for inspirational stories to share with the world. Yours could be chosen as our next


​Sunday Spotlight
​
Picture
Each of us have a life story filled with experiences that have  cultivated us into the people we are today.
​So what's your story?
What significant events have shaped you? What values define you?
What characteristics describe you and why?

What trials have you encountered and overcame?
What makes your story unique and inspirational?
Use your life lessons to encourage others!
​We want to get to know you!
How Sharing Your Story is Beneficial to Both You and the Listener
Picture
We need to be heard
Sharing your story is therapeutic. There's a reason why support groups are so successful. 
People have the desire to be heard and validated. 
Sharing your story checks those boxes. 
It reinforces that we are not alone, that someone cares, and that others can relate. 
​If you ever have thoughts of "no one wants to hear about my life" or "I don't have anything valuable to share" - That is simply untrue! 
What you share may be life changing for the listener
That's no exaggeration. Just think about how you have been inspired by other's stories. 
Whether it is something you watch on TV, a sermon about a story in the Bible,  or someone who has personally taken the time to speak encouragement into your life through sharing their own life experience. We all have gained valuable insight from someone else's story. 
Now is your opportunity to offer your unique knowledge gathered through your own life experience. 
Stories that inspire
As I was driving to work today I was listening to a program called Focus on the Family airing on  American Family Radio.
The host was interviewing a lady whose mother tried to abort her, but the abortion was unsuccessful. 
As she shared her story I fought back the tears. 
​She told of the compassion that she had for her birthmother, who she learned was only 13 at the time of her pregnancy.
She shared about hearing her birthmother confess that she had attempted to abort her. 
 She was shocked to learn that she was a twin, but that the abortion successfully terminated the life of her sister. 
She detailed the pain of processing not only was she not wanted, but she was desired dead.
She shared of how she had chosen forgiveness over resentment and how her faith in God guided her through this difficult discovery. 
What an absolutely amazing story
Not all of us have a story that is so emotion provoking, but each of us have a story that is equally valuable. 
​What you have to say is exactly what someone else needs to hear! 
Tell Your Testimony
Picture
Email Your Praying Friend with the following information:
-Your Name, Age, and Location
- Tell us your story in 200 words or less 
- Share your favorite quote, Bible verse, or words of wisdom
- State that we have your consent to post what you submit to us on this blog/social media accounts and groups. 
Some additional ideas:
- Tell us who has inspired you. 
- Share something quirky or unique about yourself
- Any of your favorite things: color, food, activities, etc. ​
We look forward to hearing your story!
Until Next Time, 
​Your Praying Friend
Know someone that has an amazing story?
​Share this post with them!
1 Comment
Jeannie
6/10/2021 08:11:28 am

Amazing story of transformation and submission to God, thanks for sharing.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Author

    Substance Abuse Counselor
    And your go-to when you need a praying friend

    Archives

    April 2022
    March 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021

    Categories

    All
    Addiction Support
    Bible Verses
    Counseling Resources
    Devotional
    Family
    Health And Wellness
    Motivational Monday
    Senior Pen Pal Sub
    Success Stories

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
Photos used under Creative Commons from cattan2011, K.M. Klemencic, focusonmore.com, shixart1985, spablab, Gunn Shots !, marsupium photography
  • Home
  • Join us!
  • About
  • What's New
  • Prayer Request
  • Senior Pen Pal Service