Open And Closed

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According to legend, the monarch of a certain country died, leaving behind twin sons.

The royal advisers had to decide which of the boys would become the next king. So they watched the infants when they were asleep.

One twin slept with clenched fists, but the other slept with his fists open.

A wise adviser said, “Let the twin with the open hand become our next king,” and so they did.

Sometimes we hold onto things so tightly that God cannot work in our lives...

A Story From The Christian Heart

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Our sister ministry, The Christian Heart, highlights what people do in their everyday life to show their love for Jesus. Our mission is to encourage Christians to put their faith into action. Here is one of our stories....

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I never thought I’d quit my job as a fire fighter and go into full time ministry, teaching unemployed young men the art of wordworking. But I felt the Lord’s calling and you don’t say no when you hear that voice. I planned on being a fire fighter my entire career but my life changed once I got saved by a friend at the station. I started reading my Bible every day. I got to Matthew 4:19, and I felt like the Lord was speaking to me directly. He was calling me to share the Gospel with people. But what could I possibly do to fulfill this...

Want More Encouraging Stories?

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AllWorship has been publishing an inspiring story in our weekly emails for 18 years. You can see a collection of nearly 500 encouraging stories by going to the blog on our website.

We can all use encouragement, especially during these turbulent times! So just click here to get a dose of inspiration!

We hope you enjoy the stories! And feel free to pass them on to your friends.