Encounter Christ in Everyday Moments
Discovering “The Story” – With Amilee Selfridge and Whitney Hemsath
In this heartwarming first episode of The Story of Our Jesus, host Amilee Selfridge takes us through a deeply personal journey, exploring how life’s hardships have ultimately illuminated a greater purpose — telling the story of Jesus Christ. Joined by guest Whitney Hemsath, the episode reveals how following spiritual promptings can bring light and connection, even on the hardest days.
Amilee’s Story: Finding “The Story” She Is to Tell
Amilee opens with a story from 15 years ago, a time marked by an undeniable spiritual prompting — she had a story to tell. Yet, despite moments of serious health scares, infertility struggles, and intense personal challenges, Amilee felt she hadn’t yet discovered the “right” story to share. Each hardship seemed to bring her closer, but it wasn’t until she prayed for clarity that the realization came: the story wasn’t about her; it was about Jesus.
“In that moment, the words came — ‘It isn’t your story. It’s His.’”
This shift in perspective brought Amilee peace and direction. She recognized that during every moment of struggle, Christ was present in her life, guiding her, lifting her, and helping her rise above each challenge. With this realization, she dedicated her journey to sharing “The Story of Jesus.”
Whitney’s Story: A Divine Prompting to Show Kindness
Whitney shares a spiritual prompting during a challenging day. After seeing an ambulance at a stranger’s house, she felt a push to bring flowers to the family. Despite her initial hesitation, unexpected setbacks (like a flat tire) seemed to redirect her to follow through on that prompting. When she delivered the flowers, she found a man grieving his mother’s recent accident. They shared a hug, and in that connection, Whitney felt the presence of God, comforting both her and the stranger in a way that transcended words.
“It was a gift — to mourn with those who mourn and feel that we’re not alone.”
Whitney’s experience reinforced the importance of following promptings and highlighted that God often uses us to minister to one another in ways we may not expect.
Embracing Christ
Both Amilee and Whitney reflect on how acknowledging God’s presence transforms life’s trials. By opening up to His love and purpose, even difficult moments become bearable, infused with meaning. As they emphasize, each person has a story intertwined with Christ’s presence. When we allow God to be part of our journey, we experience His love and support, even in life’s hardest times.
As a takeaway, Amilee encourages listeners to try a small act of faith. Pause, reflect, and say, “God is good.” In acknowledging Him, we open ourselves to feeling His love and peace.
In this series, Amilee invites us to witness the story of Jesus as it unfolds in her life and the lives of her guests. Each week, she will share more stories — stories that may feel personal but are universal in the message that Jesus is ever-present in our lives.
For those interested in learning more about Whitney’s journey, you can find her book, Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life, which dives deeper into the ways we can discover Christ in the simple, everyday moments.
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