Stories

In the past month I have come to accumulate many different definitions of the word story. As children, many of us relate the word story to our favorite bedtime book, princess movie or fireside tale told by a family member we respect deeply. We grow up with stories as wonderful escapes from reality. We then pick up and learn some where along the lines that we have a story. That we also have a love story (or should have been a part of one by age 22, right?). And the newest one to my story arsenal is that we create stories.

But what if all of these stories are false?

What if there was only one true way to describe story - that there was only ONE author to said story?

Could you allow your life story, your love story and your wanna be heroic adventure story all be compiled into one, by One; by one author, one place. Is it possible to let go of the idea that YOU create any or all parts of these stories? There's only one who creates and it's not (insert your name here). Your part is not author. Your part is journeyman.

You can take a big breath and let an equally large sigh out. Breathe, folks.
You don't have to worry about conducting the seas of your stinkin life. I think that's great news.

It's refreshing to now and be reminded that the One who placed every single star in the sky, wrote mine and your life's story. Not only that, but He's holding your hand (or at least willing to hold it if you aren't) the whole way through. If I'm going to compete in a dangerous adventure obstacle race, of course I want the race creator running with me. Better yet, I think I'd let them lead me.

When your story heads south, know that wherever He leads is to show you how much he loves and is jealous for you. He's a God of restoration. Rest easy knowing that this life is not yours to create, but to be wooed by the creator. To be drawn closer to Him with each chapter of your story.

Let Him read it to you.