Becoming a Compassionate StorytellerSample

TELLING THE STORY WITH COMPASSION

When you realize that God’s story meets your story, your life is filled with purpose, meaning, hope, and promise. And every time you interact with someone, you bring a collision of God’s story and your story with their story. Three stories collide. And this is your opportunity to be a compassionate storyteller! The key is remembering that God’s rescue story is just as much for them as it is for you. Generally, the best approach is to genuinely live out your faith, letting your words and actions reflect the love and light of Jesus. Then, take the time to discover their story. Be a good listener. Where have they been hurt? How has life been hard for them? In what ways has their search for love and meaning led them to living a lesser story? From there, prayerfully ask for God’s wisdom to share how the story of Jesus is what they’ve really been searching for.

The key posture in this process is compassion, for our attitude toward someone is every bit as important as our words. Just as God has compassion for us. Just as Jesus, who came in the flesh, has compassion for us. So we, too, have compassion for one another. After all, we are all sinners in need of a Savior. Therefore, with gentleness and respect, we refrain from pointing fingers, being condescending, or getting defensive.

3-3-3 Challenge: Make a list of 3 people in your life who are not yet following Jesus. Commit to praying for each of them for 3 minutes every day at 3:00. Set an alarm on your phone or add an “appointment” to your calendar.

What should you pray for?

1-Ask God to open their hearts and minds to His truth, love, and story.

2-Ask God for boldness and opportunities to become a compassionate storyteller.

Look for additional “Becoming” reading plans: Savvy Follower, Intentional Friend, Embedded Influencer.

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