I have to be careful not to manipulate the gospel to affirm how I live. How I live should manifest the account of the gospel. This does not mean a life of performance and perfection, rather a life of repentance and redemption.
People are like books. Our lives tell a story. Everyone has chapters of triumph and tragedy, grief and gratitude, success and struggle. All of our stories depict beauty and brokenness. Those parts of our story-the broken ones- are usually the most poignant. Embrace them. Search for the meaning and the message nestled within them. Share them. Our triumph over tribulation is for our growth and God’s glory.