Yesterday at church I was asked by a friend if I’d be willing to come to their bible study this coming week and share my story. Someone in their group last week was talking about his recovery program at his church and he was told about our Celebrate Recovery. In telling him this, my name was brought up which led to me coming to tell my story. It just so happens that their study is in the morning on Thursday’s and I don’t start counseling that day until after lunch so I said I’d be there.

This morning as I was journaling I was wondering who I could give the extra spinach to I have in my garden. It was a good crop this year and I didn’t want it to go to waste. Later in the journaling when I asked Jesus what I was to know from Him for today, I was told it is fine to give what I raise to others, but most importantly is that I share with others what God has done for me. This has eternal value for others while spinach only lasts a meal.

Jesus knew just where my heart was as He told me this. Of course I was going to share my story. Yet, inside I am anxious in so doing. It is one thing to share my story with a group coming for help. I know why they are there. Also, it is easy to share with those who come for counseling help for the same reason. But, when ones are present who are already just fine, well, that’s where I tremble. I needed God’s reminder this morning that our outward appearance is just that–outward. He knows our hearts and He wants me to share from my heart what He has so patiently and gently transformed over the many years. This I want to share. GOD IS SO GOOD!