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Jack Nicolson put it brilliantly in the road-trip scene from the 1999 movie As Good As It Gets:
Not everyone has a terrible story to get over. Some people have great stories, pretty stories that take place at lakes with boats and friends and noodle salad. Just no one in this car. But, a lot of people, that's their story. Good times, noodle salad.
If you're riding with me, know that I speak from personal experience. If you can relate, scroll down. More than anything I want you to know, YOU matter to God. IT--whatever it is, matters to God. But no one can make that discovery for you. I count it a blessing to encourage you along the way.
God doesn't minimize the circumstances that break our hearts. We do, when we deny Him access to the pain.
"Thank you, Wendy! My husband and I read your book together and it was amazing. I intend to pass it on to a friend. One of the many blessings from the book is how I learned how to stop running from my pain. Before, I would panic when it surfaced. I struggled with this for years. Through your writing and speaking, I now bring my pain to Jesus. Words cannot express my gratitude."
--Laura, Reader
Discover the Courage to Face Your Fears
This morning my dog's desire to hang with me superseded her fear of the vacuum cleaner. Where I went, she went, and patiently waited for me as I attempted to remove all evidence of boy-dirt and shedding dogs. I was touched.
Has your belief in the goodness of God superseded your fear of facing something painful? If it has, you're on the right track. Like Hannah, you will not be alone. God is touched by your willingness to remain by His side as you overcome.
Tell God how you feel each day. As you open your heart, you'll see more and more evidence of the goodness of God. Give your belief in His goodness time to grow. And watch your fears subside.
It was important for me to let Hannah know I was pleased that she longed for my company in the midst of something scary in her world. Consider how much more God wants you to know how pleased He is with your willingness to seek freedom from what causes pain and fear in your world.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. (Psalm 139:23)
(from my archives)
Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 @ 12:15 AM CDT
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