We had NO idea what would happen when we listened to our calling to share our story and put it out there. I honestly don't think we got much farther than scared half to death. Well, I can't describe what has happened really, but it's clear that this is exactly what we're supposed to be doing. The messages have come in regularly from friends, from family, from strangers - people connecting to it all in all kinds of different ways. Some of the messages are just giving support and encouragement, others sharing their own stories, others needing prayer for their broken hearts and struggling relationships, and some sharing of other beautiful tidbits. We feel so incredibly honored to be engaging in the dialogue.
The whole idea was to use this blog as a resource for encouragement. Because, let's face it, there are days we ALL need it. We sure do. The encouragement doesn't need to come from us our our story, but from anywhere and everywhere... and hopefully your stories too.
Here's an insanely amazing and touching "sermon" about building a stronger marriage. I watched it through twice today. I was touched, moved, got goosebumps, cried, and was inspired. IT IS SO SO GOOD (thank you so much for sharing, Jen). You need about 45 uninterrupted minutes to watch the whole thing, but I promise it is worth every. single. second.
Everything the author Shauna Niequist talked about really hit home. I love her practical thinking about ways to build a stronger marriage in daily, ordinary ways.
If you're not inspired by the thought of watching a "sermon", try giving it 15 minutes.
On the chance that this session (as it is the current message) gets catalogued it is called Stronger Marriages by author Shauna Niequist on February 16, 2014.
http://media.willowcreek.org/weekend/stronger/
I actually watched it twice, too. ;) So good, so encouraging!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the best 45 minutes I have spent in a long time. So organized, thoughtful, and full of wisdom and practical help. She is amazing and I loved the examples from her own life. The dance and song in the beginning brought lots of tears.
ReplyDeleteTruly a blessing to see this. Thanks so much for passing it along!
Love you both so much. :)