What Story Is Your Life Telling?

• By candidasullivan
• May 27, 2026
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What story is your life telling?

Our lives tell a story. Whether we want to or not, every interaction with others tells them something about us. When we talk to others, do we talk about worldly things or Godly things? Do we speak of our fears or our faith? Our troubles or blessings?

I remember one day that truly opened my eyes. I was grocery shopping when the clerk unexpectedly told me he hoped my day got better. I was confused. I hadn’t said one complaint. But my face and body language told the real story. I was going through one of the hardest battles of my life, and I felt like I was drowning in my misery. My pain came through loud and clear.

That day, I learned that when we stuff our heartache inside, it shows through. When we constantly think about the bad things, it shows. We walk and act differently when we feel defeated. 

The key is not to pretend our problems don’t exist. But rather to focus on what’s good in our lives right now. 

Every day, I could marvel in the goodness of God and the worth of my salvation. I could focus on my blessings instead of my problems. Whatever we focus on expands in our lives. 

Sweet friends, if we constantly focus on the bad, we will believe our lives are bad. Sure, there might be a few bad things, but there is also a lot of good. The decision to focus on the good or the bad is powerful. 

We have the power to choose which perspective will dominate our lives. 

Satan only has the power God allows him to have. He’s not as powerful as we think he is. God has control over the enemy. If God allows the enemy to attack us, there is a benefit for us. Perhaps some lesson God wants to teach us, or a miracle He wants to show us. 

Sometimes, it’s the hardships that bring us closer to God. So if we believe this verse, we know there can be good in it all. 

Romans 8:28 KJV

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

To be honest, I’ve felt a little bit like a victim lately. I’ve been attacked, and it has caused me to focus on the bad. But focusing on the bad is not where I want to stay. I want to go to God and let Him open my eyes to the truth of my situation. 

At any given time, my blessings greatly outweigh my heartaches. That’s what I want to focus on. I want to reframe every hardship through the eyes of God. I want the lens through which I see my life to be shaped by God’s truth. I want eyes to see my God in it all. And to praise Him through the bad times, as well as the good. 

Regardless of how hard this life gets, I have Heaven to look forward to. When I sit with this truth, it brings me joy. The enemy can attack me and aggravate me, but he can’t steal my salvation.