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who’s writing your story?

February 5, 2014 by admin 35 Comments

The question isn’t, “Do you have a story?” or, “What’s your story?” I believe the question that believers should be asking themselves is, “Who is writing your story?”

We all have one.

STORY

Story. I told mine a couple of years ago at a ladies fellowship meeting. I changed my name to make it more mysterious and revealed the truth at the end. The women enjoyed the truth tale and a couple of women were radically impacted. Our story has an effect on others.

You see, our story is who we are and it is important to share because others need to know they aren’t alone in their “stuff.”

Back to topic. Who’s writing your story? Every story has an author, our lives start out with God as the Author, but along the way, at 14 years of age I took the pen from Father’s fingers and began writing my own. I kept writing for the next twenty years. My story got real ugly at times. Desperate even. Oh for sure, three wonderful lives were birthed during that time – I wouldn’t rewrite them – but, and follow me here…when I relinquished pen and paper to my heavenly Father in 1984, my story took a whole new turn. The road got straighter (narrower too, but oh how I love boundaries); the vision became clearer; and the goal became anchored.

I never want to begin writing my own story again! Having the right Author changes EVERYTHING!

Who’s writing your story?

xo

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  1. Kathy says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:52 am

    GOOD and insightful and thought-provoking …..as always, Susan. Love you!

    Reply
  2. Merry Geary says

    February 5, 2014 at 7:10 am

    Yes….I could write a book…one day I just may do it with the happy ending.
    Does make you think though.
    Hugs to the family.
    Mike is off med’s, on the road to recovery. Thank you Jesus!

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 6, 2014 at 9:50 am

      So happy to hear about Mike.

      Reply
  3. Kitty Lawrence says

    February 5, 2014 at 7:40 am

    My story is already written and placed in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Thank you my Savior.

    Reply
  4. Carol Knipschield says

    February 5, 2014 at 8:52 am

    This is a confirmation to me, tears came to my eyes when I read this. The Lord has been dealing with me about this very thing. Its easy to tell friends and people you know your story in bits and pieces, but going before a group of strangers is different. Other people would be involved and I have ask the Lord to direct me to what he would have me do. It’s not that I am shy but I just want to be open to the leading of the Lord. Thank you SusanXOXOXO

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    • admin says

      February 5, 2014 at 9:24 am

      It must be time to tell YOUR story? Let me know when & where!

      Reply
  5. Helemarie says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Ohhhh, I love this. I would love to write my story down, but it would scare so many family and friends. And I’m not a writer, as you can tell. I’ve been keeping a journal, since the 80’s, and one day , my children/grandchildren shall read it, and see that Mom, Nanny wasn’t perfect, and what our Precious Lord , has brought me thru. But the way you write Susi, so beautiful, you really get into the meat of things.

    Thank you honey! ♥

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  6. Foxfire says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:13 am

    This was lovely, I have always believed that our life is a story, one that God is writing for us, if we allow him. Thank you!

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    • admin says

      February 5, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Thank you for dropping by and commenting on the blog. “If we allow Him…” that’s the key!

      Reply
  7. Denise says

    February 6, 2014 at 2:10 am

    We owe who and what we are in life to our graceful and faithful Father who knew everything about us before we were born! Our long term gain in our life story is how we can be good disciples and leave the world in a better place when we are through. 🙂
    Great post!
    Blessings,
    Denise

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    • admin says

      February 6, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Denise, thanks for stopping by. When we allow Him to take control of our lives, the story becomes a wonderful melody of praise!

      Reply
  8. Peggy Hoefl says

    February 6, 2014 at 5:50 am

    In the Celebrate Recovery program, we have to write our “story”. I am in the process of doing that, and the Lord is helping me with every pen stroke. It is a tale that goes up and down and I thought concluded with a divorce, but that is not what the Lord had/has in mind. Some day maybe I’ll let you’all read it!

    Good blog Sis!

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  9. Arna Toliver says

    February 6, 2014 at 6:05 am

    I once saw a movie of a book written by JRR Tolkien. And in this movie
    there is a part where the two young friends have set off on a journey with
    potential dangers and adventures that they know not. One friend says to the
    other. ” This is IT. The next step that I take is the furthest I have ever been
    from home”. All before them was unknown. It was felt both exciting and unsure. They had a mission to accomplish, yet knew not how to find their way.
    Others were sent to help them accomplish this task. Just like you, sharing and
    encouraging others on their journey of life. We each have a story, that began
    with “One Story, One Life” who changed us all. And once you have an encounter with Him. Your life will never be the same. It has been the most awesome adventure of my Life. Although there are unknown factors, and
    difficulties, I will Never face them alone. His is always with me, leading the way. He truly is the Author and Finisher of my Faith. He has only told me the
    beginning and the ending. What lies between is what we were created for.
    “Relationship” for we can not do it alone. Our stories and lives look different
    as with any Author. But in the end. It is the Author who gets all the Praise.
    of the wonderful works that he has done in and through our lives, till we reach our destination.
    I’m not big on movies, and I watch very few. However, Your writing made me think of that scene in reference to my life’s story. This is how I feel, right now. Untreated waters. Unfamiliar ground. At present taking care of my Father-in-law, who is 90 in March. In the last stage of Alzheimer. And my Mother who has moved in to stay for the Winter, with walking issues. Today is the furthest I have been on this journey of being a caregiver for parents. The challenges are getting harder. I am tire. God has sent help and I am grateful.
    As I wait for the end of my service it will be embraced with grief and loss.
    A bitter sweet ending to a chapter. I have mixed emotions about that. Yet I
    will Trust the Author to direct me and enable me to accomplish the task that
    lies before me. Have been consumed lately with demands of the task. Haven’t read you blog in a while. Had a few minutes this morning. Guess I just felt like
    talking. Love to you all. I’ll see you in the “Library of Life” or as Kitty said
    the “Lambs Book of Life”. There once was a girl named: Arna ………..

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    • admin says

      February 6, 2014 at 6:54 am

      Dear Arna, I keep your arms lifted as you walk through this battle. Prayerfully, me.

      Reply
  10. Beth (@SimplyBeth3) says

    February 6, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I’m so glad you found your way to Three Word Wednesday. I love when someone new joins us!! And how wonderful that you came on a day when I shared about telling my story. The first 42 years of my life were me trying to write my story. I’m so glad that pen has been turned over to Him.
    I hope you join us again in weeks to come.
    Blessings,
    Beth

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    • admin says

      February 7, 2014 at 6:42 am

      Beth, I faithfully blog on Wednesdays and I did have to adjust the title a bit to make it “three words” – I thought it appropriate. I enjoyed reading the other posts as well. Will definitely drop by next week! Glad you drove over!!

      Reply
  11. Diane says

    February 7, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Again, “…write your story” comes across my path. (The virus is still in my computer but my story will be written for others to draw strength from.) My story is also one of what happens when we write our own story, which God allows us to do, as he gently calls us back to Him. And that is the climax of my tale: when the unseen and the seen collide into His ulitmate love, mercy and grace.
    Depending on the moment, I still take the pen and say, “yeah, but what if it goes like this?…”; like I have the ability to write on the ‘project board’ and set the direction for the characters. I am so grateful for his patience, humor and love. Every day is a new experience of obedience and grace.

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  12. Amy P Boyd says

    February 7, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I am so thankful that He was willing to take the pen to my story back once I had made such a mess of it all.

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    • admin says

      February 8, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Amy thank you for visiting HopeHeartHome – we are blessed to have Him watching over us.

      Reply
  13. Sandy B. says

    February 8, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Truth is…we could all probably shock and awe with our real life stories. It took me until my late 40’s to figure it all out. And thank God I did! I always wondered why God didn’t squash me like a bug while I was writing my story…and now like you Susan…I have given the pen back to HIM! I’m sure he just shook his head and grinned…

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    • admin says

      February 8, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Isn’t it the truth?

      Reply
  14. Barbara says

    February 5, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Sometimes I feel as if my story would be quite boring; other days, based on some of my older journal entries, it would be pretty hard for family members (maybe even friends) to read…I came to God as a teenager; and again later, after straying in my early adult years, came back to him. I think my life has been a constant “coming to”, “straying” and “coming back to” my Father who knows the plans he has for me and has guided me on my path – a path which I try to follow too much on my own.

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful words about writing your story – my story…maybe one day the words will be there for me!

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 5, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Barb, your story is exactly what someone else NEEDS!

      Reply
  15. Amanda says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:53 am

    A great reminder that God should be the author. His ways are better than our ways, but we often forget and want to be the author of our own lives, in the end that just leads to hurt and pain. Thanks for sharing this truth.

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    • admin says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Amanda, His story is always best!

      Reply
  16. Wendy says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Such a good short post! The author is EVERYTHING!

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    • admin says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Everything indeed, Wendy!

      Reply
  17. Messy Mom says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I bet that was so neat for those women to hear your story and then find out that it was you at the end. That’s a great idea. I really enjoyed reading this. It certainly does make a difference when you let the true author have the pen.

    Reply
  18. Colleen Mitchell says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Oh, yes, letting him keep the pen when I would so like to determine the plot and ensure I am the hero…it is the constant challenge. But I am so grateful He is the author of mine! Great post, friend.

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    • admin says

      February 6, 2015 at 9:59 am

      And, He writes so much better than I do, Colleen!

      Reply
  19. Susan says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Hmmm. It never occurred to me before that I have been asking the wrong question. This is something that I will ponder tomorrow on my day off. Thanks for this thought-provoking post.

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    • admin says

      February 6, 2015 at 9:59 am

      Susan, food for thought?

      Reply
  20. Anita Ojeda says

    February 6, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I love the analogy of grabbing the pen and trying to write your own story–so many of us do that–whether it’s for a day or a week or a month or years, the results usually end up the same (not that great). I love letting the Author write my story!

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 6, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Such a temptation to grab that pen!

      Reply

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