As I look around, I see a world that is hurting. It seems that emotions are out of control in the Christian world, and words such as anxiety, fear and depression are spoken of quite often. As we peel the layers of what is going on in the lives of those hurting, scars from past abuses are at the root. Many people have scars. Many people have past hurts. Whether it is from someone that intentionally hurt you, or the wounds were caused by failures and decisions you have made, those scars can't be hidden. If we don't deal with them and put them in their proper place, they will take the center stage in our life. Those hurts will make our emotions out of control, and anxiety and fear become a daily companion.
As my husband has talked and counseled with people, this same theme seems to be recurring. As he's prayed and sought the Lord on how to help, he has gone to the book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah suffered many hurts in his life. His wounds ran deep and the trials he faced made him want to quit.
But, he didn't.
How amazing! My husband preached a 2 part series on Overcoming Abuse out of the book of Jeremiah. It was powerful! The truths he shared from God's Word were practical and so helpful. I know they can be a help to many out there, so I wanted to share the links.
Part One- Overcoming Abuse. Message begins at the 35.00 minute mark.
Part Two- Overcoming Abuse. Message begins at the 25.00 minute mark.
I too have noticed what seems like a huge increase in believers and their emotional and mental distress. It's great your husband has been given help by the Lord to speak to these issues. Thanks for linking the teachings. God bless.
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