by maureenhager | Jun 19, 2020 | Forgiven, Freedom, God's Restoration Brings Hope Again, Healing, Hope, Lord, Love, Restoration, Salvation, The Father's Love, Time for Change, Wholeness
The restraint of handcuffs or shackles is a harsh reminder that you have lost your freedom. When you are bound by guilt, shame, and anger, the struggle to free yourself can cause deeper wounds. The pain will usually be caused by your actions and not by those who...
by maureenhager | May 14, 2020 | Brokenness, Despair, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hope, Lord, Love, Prayer, Restoration, scars, Time for Change, Wholeness
Putting a band-aid on a wounded heart will not be enough to restore what is broken. So, where do we start? Identify the wound and acknowledge your need for healing. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. ~ Psalm...
by maureenhager | Oct 31, 2019 | Brokenness, Forgiven, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Uncategorized
Forgiving Viggo seemed impossible. He didn’t deserve my forgiveness. He put my life in danger; he neglected me, dishonored me, and abandoned me. Viggo was my husband at the time. He made the decisions, and I dutifully followed him. We traveled from Long Island, New...
by maureenhager | Aug 28, 2019 | Freedom, Hope, Restoration, the Good Shepherd, Uncategorized, What Brokenness Taught Me About God's Transforming Love
While we all would rather reside on the mountaintop, your valley experience can be a place to focus on God and His protection. While in the valley ask God for revelation and understanding. Don’t faint and give up! Are you ready to leave the valley and climb up...
by maureenhager | Sep 27, 2018 | armor of God, Chosen, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Hope, Lord, Love, Restoration, Salvation
Many believe freedom comes as a result of personal independence; the ability to make one’s own decisions. Unfortunately, that is not always the case as seen in the following examples: The student who leaves home from their parent’s watchful eye to...
