How to Find the Purpose in Your Pain: Loving Your Enemies
Can I be transparent for a moment?
As I navigate post-divorce life with someone who worked overtime to hurt me, I find it amazing that God uses my love for them to heal me.
Through the power of prayer, as I make intentional strides to love the person who causes me pain, I find that God sets me free of the hurtful bondage that they brought into my life.
This is because intercession is a powerful tool. It takes the power of the Holy Spirit to genuinely pray well for someone who doesn’t mean you well. Yet, it is through my obedient prayers that I’m finding God rewards me with healing and His peace.
Have you ever had someone who didn’t like you and you couldn’t figure out why? Click here to read what I’ve learned in my journey.
Three Tips to No Longer See God Through the Lens of Your Pain
“God didn’t hurt you. People hurt you.” It’s a common quote that we have all heard in church at one point or another. Yet, somehow, even when we believe those words to be true, we still find ourselves with the lingering desire to blame someone for our pain.
More often than not, that ‘someone’ ends up being God. The problem with that mindset is that blame is a distraction that offers no real solution.
Dear Daughter: Your Pain is My Responsibility
Dear Daughter, Your pain is My responsibility. Why do you hide your feelings as if I don’t see your tears? I understand your heartache and I died for your struggles. Please..will you let Me help you? All your life, you’ve had to be the strong one. The strong friend. The strong sibling. The peacemaker. But, when it comes to Me daughter.…you don’t have to pretend to be strong. My strength is made perfect in your weakness.
The Need to Forgive: How to Let Go When They Don’t Deserve It
Has the need to forgive left you angry, bitter, and frustrated with your own hurt? Read this blog for the tips you need to move forward and be healed.
