B.L.E.S.S. (Share Your Story)
Our new series, BLESS Your Heart, is based on the book B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson, which outlines five practical ways to love our neighbors and share our faith. This week, we conclude with “Share Your Story.”
The book BLESS includes a helpful framework for sharing your story. As you consider the practical aspects of this series (“beginning in prayer, listening to, eating with, and serving your neighbor), practice sharing your story with your group using the guide below.
Take turns sharing the following three parts of your story in your group. Be mindful of time. Depending on the number of people in your group, you may want to divide into smaller groups.
Part 1: My Life Before Jesus
Describe your life before you met Jesus, or before you became serious about following him. Your story begins with who you are.
Part 2: How I Met Jesus
Talk about how you became a Christ-follower. Did you go through a tough time in your life that led you to God? Did someone introduce you to Jesus, or invite you to church? What people or experiences led you to faith.
Part 3: My Life Since I Met Jesus
Describe the difference following Jesus has made in your life. How has knowing Jesus impacted how you walk through both the good and the hard times in life?
Closing: Remember that people will be more impacted when you’re honest about the challenges you continue to face even as a follower of Christ. When you share your story, don’t forget to talk about how God is growing you in certain areas of your life; be sincere about how it’s a process and that you still often get it wrong.
Remember: God’s grace and mercy overcomes our failure and sin! You never know how the Spirit will use all parts of your story to impact another!
(*Video available after Sunday services)
