When Does Comfort Come? by Laura Camacho _______________ _______________ I’m writing a note to my 9-year old daughter’s school and I can’t stop crying. Every word feels like a sob. I’m coming off as calm on the page, but beneath each sentence lies soul crushing exhaustion and heartache. She needs to have Wednesdays off […]
Experiencing God In Ugly Places – a guest post by Austin Way (survivor songs #25)
We’ve reached the final week of this series, and I really can’t believe it. I’m starting to mourn the month being over! The past few posts have been a little intense and I’m very, very thankful you’re hanging with me. Here’s what the week ahead will hold: 6 guest posters are lined up and their posts will be interspersed with […]
At Peace (survivor songs #24)
At Peace by Ramone Romero Note by Harmony: this painting came to mind again and again as I wrote Spirit of Life. It perfectly depicts to me what Jesus has done for my heart. Ramone had a different inspiration when he painted the piece. About The Artist Ramone Romero believes that God is real, personal, and still speaks […]
Spirit of Life – a story about comfort, concluded (survivor songs #23)
This is the final part to a story about comfort. Start at the beginning here. :: the following contains triggering words for survivors of sexual abuse :: _________________ And Jehovah Elohim formed Man, dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and Man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 _________________ On […]
These Were Ashes, This Was Mourning – a story of comfort part 4 (survivor songs #22)
A story about comfort, part four. For part one, see A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. For part two, see “That’s Not True.” For part three, see Mourn The Shame For part five, see Spirit of Life :: the following may contain triggers for survivors of sexual abuse :: ___________ __________________ I will give […]
Mourn The Shame – a story about comfort, part 3 (survivor songs #21)
A story about comfort, part three. For part one, see A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. For part two, see “That’s Not True.” ___________ :: the following may contain triggers for survivors of sexual abuse :: ___________ _________________ No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to […]
Beatitudes, Revisited (survivor songs #20)
_______________ The poor in spirit receive the kingdom. The receivers of the kingdom, mourn. The mourners are comforted. The comforted become meek (vulnerable, gentle). The meek inherit the earth. The inheritors of earth hunger and thirst for righteousness. Those who hunger and thirst are satisfied. The satisfied become merciful (seeking to satisfy the needs of others). […]
“That’s Not True” – a story about comfort, part 2 (survivor songs #19)
A story about comfort, part two. For part one, see here: A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. __________________ Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:8,9 “If you ever […]
Worship In Tears: mourning chronic disease (survivor songs #18)
My philosophy on life for as long as I can remember has been to move forward. Work through the trials, learn from the mistakes, let go of the regrets, and walk forward to the next thing. I’m not a huge crier, and can count on one hand the times I would describe myself as […]
Healing Waters: Reflections on Postpartum Depression (survivor songs #17)
I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; At night I stretched out untiring hands And my soul refused to be comforted (Psalm 77:1) I don’t believe any woman is fully prepared to become a mother. Yes, we have […]
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