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January 21, 2025 16 mins

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🎧 Episode Highlights:
🙌 In this episode of Be The 25, we’re diving into the POWER OF SHARING YOUR STORY—and WHY IT MATTERS more than you think.

💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✝️ Why Your Story Matters to God:

  • God knew every detail of your life before you were born (Psalm 139:16).
  • Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works ALL things for His purpose—even the tough moments.
  • Your highs, lows, and everything in between are part of a GREATER STORY that points to His faithfulness.

The Purpose Behind Your Story:

  • Your story isn’t just about you—it’s also about GOD at work in your life.
  • Even the messy parts of your life can have a PURPOSE when placed in God’s hands.

🗣️ Why Sharing Your Story Matters:

  • Your testimony can bring HOPE, HEALING, and even HEAVEN to others.
  • Revelation 12:11 says, “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” 🕊️
  • God can use YOUR unique story to inspire someone, spark faith, or remind them that they’re not alone.

Stories That Inspire:
🏄‍♀️ Bethany Hamilton: After losing her arm in a shark attack, Bethany’s unwavering faith and courage have inspired millions to trust God through life’s toughest challenges.
🎤 Lecrae: A Grammy-winning rapper, Lecrae shares his powerful journey of overcoming addiction and identity struggles, pointing others to Christ through his music.
🐦 Sadie Robertson Huff: Known for Duck Dynasty, Sadie inspires teens by sharing her journey of finding confidence and purpose in Christ.
❤️ Lisa Fink: Lisa persevered through stage 4 lung cancer with unwavering faith, inspiring others with her strength and hope in God’s promises.

💡 Key Takeaways:
📖 God uses EVERY part of your story, even the ones you’d rather rewrite.
🕊️ Your testimony can be a light for someone walking through darkness.
💪 Don’t underestimate how God can use your voice to impact someone else’s faith journey.

🎵 Listen Now:
Hit play to discover how your story can bring hope, healing, and heaven to others. You never know—someone might need to hear YOUR story today! 🌟

🎙️ Connect With Us:
➡️ Have a story about how God’s worked in your life? Share it at BeThe25.com. We’d love to feature it in a future episode! 📝

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