【双语灵修】认识到自我故事的力量UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF MY STORY
启示录 12:11 3月13日
弟兄胜过它，是因羔羊的血和自己所见证的道，他们虽至于死也不爱惜性命。
认识到自我故事的力量 “弟兄胜过它，是因羔羊的血和自己所见证的道……” -启 12:11
在浩瀚的生命图书库中，我们每个人都手握一本书──专属于我们的经历、挣扎与胜利的独特故事。当我们分享这些故事时，它们拥有鼓舞人心，振奋精神，甚至改变他人生命的力量。
我回想起几年前的一个关键时刻，当时一位挚友鼓励我去接纳并分享我的故事。她提醒了我，我们的故事如同挂毯中的丝线，交织成一幅展现神在我们生命中所做的美丽图画。反过来，她也分享了一次错失良机的遗憾，就是一个原本可以给他人带来希望而未讲的故事。
《启示录》12章11节讲述通过见证而得胜。当我们分享自己的故事时，靠着羔羊的血和我们的见证，就能胜过魔鬼的权势。神在我们生命中作工的经历，无论是喜乐的，还是充满挑战的，都成了神手中有力的工具，能为他人带来医治和救赎。
神是终极的故事讲述者，将祂宏大叙事中独特的篇章托付给了我们，我们的故事能够与那些需要鼓励或指引的人产生共鸣。
我已经认识到，了解并分享自己的故事，既是一种特权，也是一份责任。我们不要隐藏自己的故事，因为倘若如此，我们或许就错失一次为身处黑暗中的人送上希望之光的机会。
祷告
天父，感谢你赐予我们讲故事的恩赐，请帮助我们认识到自身故事的力量，并赐给我们勇气，为了祢的荣耀去分享这些故事。阿们。
UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF MY STORY
"They triumphed . . . by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. . . ." - Revelation 12:11
In the vast library of life, each of us holds a book—a story unique to our experiences, struggles, and triumphs. These narratives, when we share them, have the power to inspire, uplift, and even transform people’s lives.
I recall a pivotal moment some years ago when a dear friend encouraged me to embrace and share my story. She reminded me that our stories, like threads in a tapestry, weave together to create a beautiful picture of God’s work in our lives. Conversely, she also shared the regret of a missed opportunity—an untold story that could have brought hope to others.
Revelation 12:11 speaks of triumph through testimony. When we share our stories, we overcome the power of the devil by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony. Our experiences of God’s work in our lives, whether joyful or challenging, become powerful tools in God’s hands to bring healing and redemption to others.
God is the ultimate storyteller, and he has entrusted us with unique chapters in his grand narrative. Our stories can resonate with people who need encouragement or guidance.
I’ve learned that knowing and sharing my story is a privilege and a responsibility. Let’s not withhold our stories, for in doing so, we may miss an opportunity to offer a hopeful light to someone in darkness.
Father, thank you for the gift of storytelling. Help us to recognize the power of our stories, and give us the courage to share them for your glory. Amen.