We all have a story to share—whether you’re writing a book, sharing with a friend, or being vulnerable in front of a large group of people. On this episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa talk about the importance of sharing your story with others. Plus, fresh off her recent book release, Eryn gives us insight into her personal experience of telling her story.

 

Notes and Quotes:

• “When we share our story, we give away a piece of ourselves that we can never get back.” (Elisa quoting Jackie Kennedy.)
• “When we put our story out, we have to let go of it and let God use it.”
• “This is Your [God’s] story, this is not mine to manufacture. You know my story better than I know my story.”
• “It is easy to hijack someone who is sharing. They start to open up and you are like, ‘Yes, let me share my entire journey!’”
• “Unless there is a prompting to do it, don’t feel like you always have to share your story.”
• “Scripture is an example of how to make someone else feel less alone in their story.”
• “There is a place to tell your story, where it’s all you and centered around you. It’s before God!”
• Imposter syndrome: Feeling unqualified or like an imposter. Afraid of being exposed.
• “Is this comment reflective of what God would say?”
• “Ego wants to only hear positive things, but we can grow from constructive criticism.”
• “Lord, when I look in, you speak up.” (Eryn’s prayer.)

 

Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:

• Show Notes on godhearsher.org
• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
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• Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh
• Order Eryn’s book So Worth Loving on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PZ1ZZ8
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• Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy