Write Out Your Story

I [will] tell of all your works.

Psalm 73:28

If you have been wounded by a version of Christianity that makes the gospel seem like an endless list of demands and expectations, you need to take in the grace of God from Psalm 73.

Asaph wrote out his story under the direct inspiration of the Holy Spirit and it has been preserved for our encouragement in the Scriptures. God has given us this psalm because Asaph is not the only one on this journey. When you go through an Asaph experience you may find it helpful to write out your story using the main points of Psalm 73 as a grid.

My feet almost slipped because… Then write down your struggle. Write it as honestly as Asaph did. Write it out before the Lord.

God taught me that… If you can’t fill this in yet, ask God to turn on the light in your mind. Keep coming to the place of worship. Keep reading God’s Word. Stay in the company of Christian people. Share what you have written with a friend. God will draw near, and He will help you.

I have confessed… Write down what God has shown you about yourself. And when you confess, you also need to believe God’s promise of forgiveness and thank Him for it.

I believe… Write what you know from the gospel. It will do your soul good. There are many things that you don’t know. Never allow what you don’t know to hold you back. Use what you do know to help you move forward.

Take 10-15 minutes and write out your story so far.