by maureenhager | Feb 20, 2019 | Brokenness, God, Healing, Restoration, Tears, The Father's Love, Trust
We never cry alone. God cares about each tear and the reasons we cry them. Tears of sorrow, tears of frustration, tears of hurt and anger, tears of despair and tears of rejection – God understands. We never have to explain the reason for our tears. Jesus is called a...
by maureenhager | Aug 16, 2018 | Accepted, Chosen, Restoration, The Father's Love, Trust
How you perceive God matters. He has placed dreams inside of you He wants to fulfill. God uses ordinary people like you and me. Be willing to step out in faith to achieve the dreams He has placed in your heart. Be daring enough to embrace the vision He has chosen for...
by maureenhager | Jun 14, 2018 | Accepted, Faith, Forgiven, God, Healing, Hope, Jesus Came to Open Prison Doors, Lord, Love, Restoration, Salvation, Thankfulness, Trust
In this life, we know there will be those encounters with trials and tests. But be assured, Jesus came to open prison doors. There is hope in the valley; there is deliverance at the end of the trial, there is joy in the journey. Maybe you are thinking that being a...
by maureenhager | Feb 23, 2017 | Brokenness, Grace, Lord, Restoration, Strength, Trust
Among my mother’s keepsakes, I came upon a yellowed and torn article that blessed me abundantly. (author unknown) My daughter’s life reminds me of a beautiful vase that has been dropped and broken. When a broken vase is put back together properly, the...
by maureenhager | Feb 18, 2016 | Accepted, Brokenness, Compassion, Faith, Forgiven, God, Healing, Heart, Hope, Jesus Christ, Lord, Love, Shame, The Father's Love, Trust
Have you spent too much time in the valleys of life? Wouldn’t you like to walk in the freedom of Christ? Jesus’ shed blood on the cross paid the price to set us free. Scripture tells us in Psalm 44:21b, “For He knows the secrets of the heart.” God...
by maureenhager | Dec 10, 2015 | Blessed, Brokenness, God, Heart, Hope, Lord, Love, Restoration, scars, The Father's Love, Trust
Her beautiful smile and warm countenance caused me to stop and offer a holiday blessing. She struggled to maneuver the motorized shopping cart through the aisles of the store. Her brokenness was showing, but her spirit was joyfully whole. In the eyes of God, she...
