When we tell our stories, personal or corporate, we pique people's interest. We draw them in and humanize experiences. It is especially important when dealing with Biblical stories because they can seem far away and removed from our society. But if we can tell stories in which our experiences of God's love and faithfulness are personalized and updated I think it draws more people in. Don't be afraid or reluctant to tell your stories. They may be just what someone else needs to hear!
God of our past, our present, and our future, with you we have had many different experiences. We tend to think of them as ours alone, or as not having any interest for other people. But in many cases others are actually hungering to hear how you have impacted our lives. Give us both grace and courage to share of ourselves so that others may be drawn to you. Give us the right words, the right stories, at the right time so that you may be lifted up............