The Walking Wounded: God's Hope for a Struggling MarriageSample

In Beautiful Wild

You are the woman who stands at the door wide open and isn’t afraid to go through. You are the woman who holds up her arms, fingers stretched wide, and boldly asks to be loved, heart wild and beautiful.

You are not afraid, no matter what you think. You are wild and beautiful, my daughter. I love you.

I love your soft heart, your gentle trust in my healing. I love your tenderness toward others. You reach out with your hands wide open, and you keep them open. I know you think you don’t. I know you think you huddle down, clasp those arms around you tight, and feel afraid to go out and take risks. But you do take risks, my dear.

You are not marked fearful. You are not marked timid. You are not marked careful or sad or meek. You are bold and beautiful in your love. You are boisterous and powerful in how you love with your whole heart. You don’t hold back, my love, and people are drawn to that heart.

I know it’s stressful. I know the world feels too big. But you cannot hide. There are people who need to meet you, be encouraged by you. And there are people I have for you to meet. Keep writing and looking for me. Go to that mother’s group when invited. Go to the store.

You know me, and you know my laugh, and you are filled with me. So can we go further and deeper? Can we go to new places together? And can you share it with those I bring?

Can you speak with my heart, and can you trust me? You are my delight, my strong heart, and I love you; I know you trust me. So let’s go. You are safe when you are with me.

So stay. And let’s go.

Let’s go.

Exercise & Prayer

Go to a quiet place. Close your eyes. Let God show you how he looks at you. Let him reveal how he laughs with joy because of you. Stay here. Wait on him. Trust he loves you. Trust he wants to be with you and reveal to you how much he enjoys being with you, his beloved, his daughter.

Father, this world intimidates, with its fast pace and endless demands. I can easily believe I’m not brave enough, strong enough, intelligent enough. I confess the pressure I feel makes me want to hide. I surrender to you all my fears. Help me be present with you, accepting your love for me and the beautiful way I was made by you. Give me courage to go where you lead me. With you, I have no fear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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