“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.” —Psalm 107:2 (NIV)
Our theme for the 2025-26 Church Year is Share your Story!
We are a storytelling people. From the earliest pages of Scripture, people have told and retold the stories of God's great faithfulness. For centuries, stories of faith were shared around campfires in the wilderness or sung in the courts of the temple. Jesus told stories to teach people about the upside-down nature of the Kingdom of God. Countless people from various communities passed down stories about Jesus's life and ministry, about his death and resurrection, and the ministry of the early church. Stories remind us of who God is, what God has done, and how God is still at work today! Indeed, we are a storytelling people.
But not all stories are easy to tell. We may love to share the joyful moments like answered prayers, unexpected blessings, or the sweet surprises of God’s timing. Those stories flow easily and lift the hearts of those who hear them. But there is also healing in sharing our hard stories, like the times when we were walking through valleys, when the outcome was uncertain, and when God’s presence felt distant. Why? Because in those stories, the grace of God often shines brightly.
Psalm 107 calls “the redeemed of the Lord” to speak up and share their stories of faith. That means you and me! Each of us who has been rescued, restored, or renewed by God has a story worth sharing. Not a perfect story. Not a “finished” story. But a real one. Because someone around you needs to know that the God who carried you will carry them, too.
Here are a few reflection questions and a prayer for us to consider this week as we think about sharing our stories of faith.
What’s one recent example of God’s goodness in your life?
Can you think of a hard season God brought you through that might encourage someone else?
Who might need to hear part of your story this week?
Lord, thank you for the ways you have been at work in our lives, in both the joy and the struggle. Give us the courage to speak honestly about both, so that others may see your great faithfulness and know that they are not alone. Use our stories to draw others closer to you. In the name of Christ, we pray, Amen.