Do Tell

I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which He is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us – yes, the many good things He has done…according to His compassion and many kindnesses. – Isaiah 63:7

Last weekend, I got a talking to from a Military Activist, a Creative Technologist, an Enlightened Educator, a Supersonic Traveler, a Healthcare Maverick, a Relationship Role Model, and a Performance Poet.  And I loved it!

I was at the TEDx Mile High conference, Point of Departure, riveted by each speaker’s passionate, thoughtful, and diverse perspective.  The Military Activist is working to eliminate sexism in the Marine Corps by advocating for equal, side by side training in boot camp.  Men and women are currently segregated.  The Healthcare Maverick is an ER doctor making house calls in a Prius in order to improve patient care and reduce medical costs.  And the Performance Poet brought us to tears, then had us on our feet applauding, with his impassioned call on Latino men to break free from cultural limitations and choose love instead.

Although topics varied widely, I noticed a common theme: as the speakers shared their dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed, their perseverance and passion caused the listeners’ hopes to soar.

What if… we as believers in Jesus Christ shared our GOD Talks with an equal amount of tenacity and energy?  What if we boldly professed our faith stories?  Someone could take the stage and share:

• God is real because He spoke to me this morning.
• Only God could have saved me from despair.
• I’m proof that no one is too far from God.

Isaiah 63:7 encourages us to tell of God’s kindness and His praiseworthy deeds.  God knew that when we do, our faith will soar and others will be inspired.

All of us have GOD Talks within us.  Think of a time when you knew that you knew He was right there with you.  A time when joy or peace washed over you in the midst of crisis.  When someone was miraculously healed, or your faith was renewed by recognizing God’s overwhelming power at work in your life.

I challenge you to close your eyes and search your memory bank for a GOD Talk you could give.  Remember a time when God touched you.  How were you changed? Then, in a few sentences, describe your GOD moment.  That’s your GOD Talk!

Share your GOD Talk with someone this weekend.  And share it with us.  Email your GOD Talk to laura@3oclockwakeup.com and I will compile them.  With your permission, your GOD Talk could encourage many people that God’s kindnesses are worthy to be praised.

Do tell!

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