We all have different stories, different testimonies. For Christians, these usually consist of how we came to know the Lord and how our lives have been transformed through knowing Him. Some stories tell tales of overcoming addiction, divorce or some other tough situation. Some stories, though, outline a great childhood of growing up in the church seemingly knowing Christ from a young age. Oftentimes, the folks in the later situation downplay their testimony because it doesn't seem a hold a candle to overcoming drugs and an abusive family. They think since their life doesn't show a stark difference between before coming to know the Lord and after. That their story is somehow lesser of a journey. So not true!
See, all Christians before knowing the Lord were dead. We all were. Period. I don't see how a horrible life situation can compare to being dead. Not just dead, but eternal separation form our Creator. But, in surrendering to Christ, we become alive. That's something to celebrate! Something to share. Not matter what the world says about your life, your hardships, and your story, know that you were once DEAD and Christ has made you ALIVE. He has redeemed all who choose to follow Him. Now that's a story!!!
*I'll step off my soapbox now. This is just something that I hear all too often and felt like addressing.
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