dailydatewithgod

God resounds.  One of the recurring practices present in most spiritual practices is the use of stories.  Human expression over the centuries is witnessed in narrative.  We connect with each other through our stories.  We convey ideas through stories.  Even math is taught using stories though I was never particularly fond of those word problems.  The ability to share an idea through a story allows us to get past opposition from those who might think they oppose a particular idea.  Stories give us the ability to amplify the meaning and purpose behind an idea in a non-threatening and non-invasive manner.  The strength of conveying beliefs and ideas through story allows them to transcend the moment.  How many stories of Buddha and Jesus are we still retelling thousands of years later?  How many stories do you know of your ancestors?  Without realizing it, the human narrative weaves its way through history and amplifies the beliefs we hold most dear to our hearts.  God wants us to share our stories with  ourselves, with each other, and with the world.  Each of us is the story of the power of love.  We can play our part in the amplification of love by sharing our story.  We are more than our story but we can use our story to break past the barriers that often surround the ears of our hearts and connect with one another.

My prayer for us is the willingness to recognize our story as the power of love present in the world and use it to amplify the presence of love for ourselves and others today.

If knowing, owning, and sharing your story gives you the power to amplify the presence of love in the world, how can God assist you in being willing to share it with yourself, others, and the world today?  Share in the comments.