S.H.A.P.E:
E– Experiences
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
Romans 8:28 NIV
Repurposing My Pieces
1. F- Face it, or Flee it.
I own my story...even the painful parts. God meets me in them.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.
Genesis 50:20a NLT
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.
Genesis 50:20a NLT
2. I- Invite Him, or Ignore Him.
I let God into the mess...not just the highlights.
I cry out loudly to God, loudly I plead with God for mercy. I spill out all my complaints before Him, and spell out my troubles in detail.
Psalm 142:1-2 MSG
But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love...
Genesis 39:21a ESV
I cry out loudly to God, loudly I plead with God for mercy. I spill out all my complaints before Him, and spell out my troubles in detail.
Psalm 142:1-2 MSG
But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love...
Genesis 39:21a ESV
3. T- Tell it, or Trap it.
My story isn’t wasted...it’s a gift to someone else.
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT
Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
Psalm 66:16 ESV
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT
Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
Psalm 66:16 ESV

GOD
PICKS UP
ALL MY PIECES AND
PUTS ME BACK TOGETHER!
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD... Jeremiah 30:17a NIV
PICKS UP
ALL MY PIECES AND
PUTS ME BACK TOGETHER!
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD... Jeremiah 30:17a NIV