As I prepare to post on social media, the image is set and the words are written. But I have another decision to make.

Will I click the “add to my story” button or shrug my shoulders and pick the “my news feed” button instead?

Lately, more than usual, “my story,” feels unfinished. In many ways, each of our stories are undone.

And yet, with summer finally here, sharing stories will be non-stop across the internet and across our dinner tables. As days are longer and temperatures rise, there are plenty of adventures on the horizon.

But here on this blog for the next 6 weeks, a few writer friends and I will share:

The “Joy to the Soul Summer” series!

You may recall last year’s series (or if you’re new to this blog, you can click here). The purpose is to connect the uniqueness and beauty of the season to faith in Christ.

This year, I can’t help but wonder…

What will God add to our stories this summer?

There’s sure to be new people, new places and new perspectives.

If I had my way, I’d see more breakthroughs with my parenting, more date nights with my husband and more opportunities with my writing.

But God sees more than my list. He sees my heart.

After all, the power of a story lies in sharing something significant. Definitive moments in a narrative delight us, challenge us or change us.

In recent summers, He’s given me insights on race, romance, and reaching my potential. He emphasized the enduring beauty of purpose.

Each insight continues to speak.

They tell me I’ll miss what God is doing, if I just look for predictable things or explainable things. He does awe-inspiring things, immeasurable things — things greater than we ever could ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:20)

When God adds to our story, the image reflects who He is.

Redeemer. Healer. Deliverer. Restorer. Provider.

You get the picture.

When He writes the words, they were penned before we took one breath.

You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (Psalm 139:16 NLT)

I anticipate the wonder of God revealing my pre-recorded days. I’m excited about this summer.

Fear and doubt may try to edit His narrative for this season, by distorting His image or distracting me from His promises. But instead of listening to unauthorized opinions, I’m focusing on the one true Author and Finisher of my faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

I anticipate seeing how His Image and Word will prevail in the heat of the day and in my summer nights.

Will you invite Him to add to your story too?

Join me and my writer friends for the next six weeks as we share some encouraging insights (a surprise giveaway) and of course, hope for the heart and joy to the soul.