Merry Christmas friends. This week my heart has just been hurt for so many people close to me. Those who have lost loved ones this year, those who have just lost someone in this season, those who don’t feel that God is close to them, those who are on the brink of a break-through are struggling to keep their faith and fight, those still in abusive situations, and those who are just tired and weary of sickness and problems. I’ve been there in each of these places, and I know how badly these all hurt. I can assure you that God never leaves us even when we don’t feel Him close to us. There’s never a second, He’s not helping us in our battles.
When I first began this blog there were defining moments of stillness where the Lord would literally have to stop me in my tracks because this girl was everywhere, squirrel here squirrel there. It was in those moments that I knew He was close because only He could still me. Only He could calm my racing heart and mind. Only He could touch my heart and still my thoughts. Those early days in healing I was always moving, thinking, and on the move, constantly. Whatever journey you’re on whether it’s sickness, grief, trauma healing, addiction, loneliness, divorce, or abuse. YOU matter. The little things, the big things, the hard-to-say things. They ALL matter to Him.
Sometimes in the act of acceptance of His most gracious love, mercy, and grace is what turns our hearts into hopeful vessels. Accepting Him means allowing surrender in our minds and hearts so that He can move and do the work He needs to do in and through us. This is honestly how we heal. Without my Heavenly Father there would have been no healing for me. There’s absolutely no way I would have known where to turn or what to do without His divine guidance. Therapy and counseling are necessary but true healing in my opinion comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, I can tell you how grateful I am for all the circumstances that led me to this healing journey, and with the biggest smile on my face I can tell you that I am happier than I’ve ever been. Although I don’t think we ever entirely heal because healing is simply not linear there is nothing wrong with being the happiest versions of ourselves on our healing paths.
Today, my heart and prayers are with each person out there in their valleys desperate for His touch and guidance. May He wrap His loving arms around you and give you the comfort and peace you need for your day. “May the God of hope fill you fill all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and the best yet New Year.