A reader writes: I had no idea that life could feel this good
thought I would send along an email as I am beginning to work through Naked Spirituality again. Apparently, there were more lessons I needed to learn to get me to the places that God wants me to be…although, as my trusted pastor has pointed out “And sometimes, [stuff] happens.” I could have never predicted this path or the trauma and pain that comes with it. I have always set out to make the best choices, to do the best for everyone…I see now that that took me out of the equation. I never realized how deeply I believed that I was unlovable and worthless…or how much the ridiculing and control took me to a place that wasn’t me. PTSD trauma work and intensive therapy is allowing me not just to ‘reclaim’ parts of me, it’s allowing me to find them…this is the first time I have ever been able to live freely. I am safe now. I am safe for the first time in my 35 years…and I had no idea that life and living could feel this good. I am humbled by the grace of God.
The good news truly is about “aliveness” or life to the full. Thanks be to God!
A cry from the heart for compassion, justice, peace, and equality in Gaza and Israel
June 23, 2025
"It is clear that the killing of over 1200 Israelis on October 7th of 2023 was unacceptable. But the killing of Palestinians after that
in the tens of thousands including women and children is not acceptable."
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