You Are Not the Author of Your Story

[Garland-Green]

AUGUST 9, 2019

Article by Paul Tripp
Guest Contributor

You’re probably like me — you like a good story. Whether it’s a TV drama, a box office hit movie, or a best-selling novel, we tend to line up for a compelling story.

Maybe you’re sitting in a restaurant or around a campfire, and your friends begin to tell stories. Each one seems better than the one before. It begins to feel a bit like a contest. It seems as if people are trying to “outstory” one another, so you begin to thumb through your mental catalog of personal stories to see if you are carrying one that may just win the day.

Maybe someone tells you a fantastic story, and you can’t wait for the opportunity to retell it to someone else. We all love a good story.

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[QueenofGod1989]

Have you guys seen/watched Confessions of a Prodigal Son? Making stories isn't our job. It's God's job through redemption and forgiveness.