Do you ever feel like your story doesn't matter and that the past is the past and should just be left there? I feel that way myself from time to time. But this week something happened that changed my perspective. I recently spoke with a friend of mine and she told me that she has really been enjoying the things I have been posting on Facebook recently. In particular, she brought up an article I had shared on 3 Signs of Sexual Abuse in Marriage. I didn't say much in reference to the article other than that as I was reading the article it was a snapshot of my daily life at one point in time, and that I was truly thankful to not be living like that any longer. I talked about how it made me sad that the issue was not addressed more than it was and that most women are afraid to speak about it. I ended my thoughts by encouraging women who are experiencing this type of abuse to find someone they could trust to speak to and not to suffer alone. When I made that post I didn't put a lot of thought into it, it was something I could relate to and makes my heart ache for others who are going through such abuse. I didn't even really share much about my personal story, but that little tidbit I did share affected someone and meant a lot to them. It greatly encouraged me when she shared this with me. Aside from the people I am real close to, I have not shared a lot of my personal story. But by putting that little bit of my story out there, it made a difference to someone, and perhaps even more. We have all gone through hardships in life that have left us wounded and disoriented. But when we receive healing and are able to move past those things and even talk about them with others, then we should know that God can use those things in our lives to help and encourage others. So no matter what your story is, don't be afraid to share it when you feel that it will benefit another person. All things - the good, the bad, and the ugly can help encourage and uplift someone else. Your story matters and it can make a difference in another person's life. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Copyright 2016 Christine Edwards
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