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A crucial step in seeking healing from emotional pain, whether from big W or little w wounds and lies from the Enemy, is seeking connection. No matter what you faced in the past or are facing now, you are not alone. You were not meant to be alone. You were made to thrive, created in the likeness of God with infinite worth, designed for healthy connection with Him and others. You were designed to experience the assurance of safety, to know that everything will be okay.
Psalm 147:3 ESV
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
We need Jesus’ divine power to restore us. He knows exactly what we need. Talk to Jesus about what you experienced. Ask Him for His comfort. Ask Him for His healing. He cares so much about you. Healing is a process. It takes time, but I want you to know that Jesus can heal you from hurt. He’s done it in my life, and I am convinced He can do it in yours, as well.
We are hurt in relationships, and we heal in relationships. Wounds are caused by things people have said and done to us, or by not receiving the things we needed from people. For example, sometimes wounds are caused because people did not encourage or accept us. We need new experiences with people who will accept us, love us, affirm us, be there for us, show up for us, and demonstrate the love that God has for us in Christ.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!
Let me encourage you to share the losses and pain you are experiencing with safe people. Interacting with others releases dopamine and oxytocin in our brains, leading to a sense of connection and satisfaction. It also affirms the reality that we are not alone, that we are understood. Text or FaceTime a friend or loved one. Go for a walk with someone you know. Schedule a meeting with a therapist, coach, or mentor. Ask professionals for advice on how to find safe people. Ask God to send the right people and resources your way.
Proverbs 27:17 ESV
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Remember, we need one another. We are part of the body of Christ, and are meant to help one another (1 Corinthians 12:25–27). Hebrews 10:25 instructs us to “not neglect meeting together,” because of how important relational and spiritual connection is for each of us.
God, You made us for relationship with You, ourselves, and others. Help me to connect with safe people.
Hale Ministries
Andi and Brian Hale have a long history of ministry service, including 20+ years for each of them as AWANA Leaders and Teachers. Andi directed the Zion Evangelical Church Choir for 10 years and is now on the Praise Team for the largest church in Texoma (North Texas and Southern Oklahoma). She has had the opportunity to sing and pray with Avalon and Casting Crowns and landed the lead role in GREASE (50+ version) as Sandy at Wichita Falls Backdoor Theater. Brian has a long history in the media, including Radio, TV, Newspaper, PA Announcer, Social Media and On-Stage in front of thousands. As website designers of more than 25 years, they are always eager to help answer any questions you might have.
Together, Brian and Andi are out to prove that you can still have fun in your 50’s in this crazy, upside down world we live in today, as long as we keep our focus on Him, the One who created us for a purpose!
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