Journey of Healing

Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, has long instructed believers not to refer to the Bible as what "it says" but what "He says" - what God says.


I so need to keep that at the very forefront of my thinking; that I am reading the very words of God. Not just that, but that as I read, His Holy Spirit is right there in the room with me.


More and more as each day passes I see women, men, children being beaten down with harsh words, ugly attitudes, and a complete lack of knowledge of who they are created to be.


I firmly believe that with the onslaught of social media presence invading every moment of one's life, it is nearly impossible to escape the taunts or inferences that we aren't enough..... won't ever be enough.


Once upon a time, we left our school, our office, our environment and returned home for the day to a time of refreshing. A home where there was peace, where support waited, and where the taunts could not be heard. Sadly, now, those taunts are carried around with us constantly in our phones, iPads, laptops and more.


So where is the answer? How do you build that confidence in who you are?


For one thing, dive deep into God's Word and see what a beautiful creation you are. Experience the depth of love He has for you. Go to His Word daily and read how intricately He created you, how lovingly He pursues a relationship with you, and how much He longs to share this thing called "life" with you.


Secondly, set your phone up with the "do not disturb" feature. Place all family - caretakers in your favorites so that they can reach you then set the do not disturb to activate at dinner time. Sit at the TABLE, novel concept I know 😇, and have all other electronics off. Talk with your family, share laughter, share your day, and share your struggles. No judgement, no trying to "fix" each other, just listening and allowing each other to be heard.


These are the things that build who we are, that establish our confidence in ourselves so that when the taunts come, they fly right past without damage.


I love you guys..... and I am learning to love ME. Won't you join me on a journey of healing? Not just of self but of those around you as well?