No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending
The title itself is one we all relate to I think. We have all faked it during seasons of life and frankly I’m not sure there is any other way to make it in public and on the job but the one time we NEVER have to fake it is with God.
Esther Fleece shares the story of her heartbreaking childhood and how the message to “suck it up” and do what she needed to do affected her life and relationship with the Lord. She writes “Just because you picked yourself up again and keep moving doesn’t mean you are healed. And if you keep moving with a wound that needs attention, you will only make it worse.”(58)
Esther’s journey to finding true healing is beautiful. She has much to share with us about her experience but greater than that she challenges us to experience healing as well “Ignoring our past can rob us of the opportunity to encounter God when we need it most. But lament opens our eyes to see He was there then and He is here now. “ (59) . Life is painful and learning to experience lament can make all the difference in your healing.
Learning a new way to pray through the most difficult questions: Why, How Long? Don’t Forget Me! and Forgive me brought hope to Esther and will bring hope to your life as well.
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