Hope and Healing for a Stronger You

Tagged: lament

Prayer to fill the grieving space
This morning I had one of those mothering moments when you ask your child to trust your "no" because you are building character into him…
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A prayer for the lonely parent during the school year
Dear Father,You know how much it aches to be away from your childrenbecause you long for us.You want to talk to us all dayand walk…
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A prayer for tired people
Lord,I'm tired, and it's early.I'm not sure if it's the Holy Spirit,common sense,or my mother's voice inside my head,but I'm hearing "Get more sleep."Another voice…
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How to pray a prayer of anguish
Have you ever felt emotionally raw and desperate? Angry, even? My first response in these situations is either to rage at God or someone else.…
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A Mother’s Cry
Dear Lord Jesus,When you lived on earth, you pined for your children--you said you longed to protect the ones you loved,gathering them like a hen…
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Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into think

Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into thinking that God isn't fair, he isn't keeping his promises, and he doesn't care.

He cares.

He already proved that by dying on the cross. He doesn't have anything else to prove.

The pain and problems in this world are because of us, not God. Could God make all tragedy disappear?

Sure. But that's how he started the world--in perfection--and we screwed that up in no time. And is it love if you make someone love you back?

Our pain and trauma are the result of human sin. Once we get over ourselves, we're free to be thankful, repentant, and obedient to an all-powerful God who wants to take our mess and transform it into something beautiful.

God is all about redemption. It's who he is and who has always been. Give him your mess and let him redeem it.

Your life will surpass what you would have prescribed. It will have eternal value and affect generational change.

That's who God is.

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Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement an

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Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #

Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #myrtlebeach #womensupportingwomen #leadership #womeninministry

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So c

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So cute! #gingerbreadhouse #baking #christmasbaking

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week training intervals with me made all the difference. 🤣 #halfmarathon #rva #friends

Here’s a little tutorial for this people saying

Here’s a little tutorial for this people saying “I don’t know where to post a book review.” Thanks so much! #amazon #compassionstorybookbible #kidsbible