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Robbed of Wide-Eyed Wonder

10/26/2021

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For many adults who have experienced parentification or emotional incest as a child, it may be difficult to fully embrace the tenets of Scripture.  Receiving and appropriating the word of God in our lives requires a level of vulnerability and humility--a "child-like faith".  The wide-eyed wonder that ideally accompanies youth; a sense of awe, curiosity, excitement, and trust which is often absent from the life of a parentified child as the cares of life simply do not afford such whimsy. It is largely everything that is counterintuitive and illogical to the parentified soul who has been thrust into adult-like roles and responsibilities, not just based upon an adult's/adults' expectation, but for mere survival.  It may be challenging to relinquish the tightly held reins of survival and allow one's self to present as a child before our loving Father.  Yet, to move forward this a needful part of the journey to wholeness.

To consider what it looks like to dismantle these deeply intertwined, protective layers, may be extremely terrifying--yet the consideration of such is evidence of a heart that is attune to inner longings, unmet needs, and a quiet hope that care, help, and healing is available.  It is grappling with that flicker, that spark of curiosity that activates a heart in pursuit of something more.  "What would happen if I took God at his Word?"  "What does it look like to come to Jesus as a child?" This internal pondering is fruitful and indicative that meaningful change is emerging.  

​The Good News is that the answer to all of our deep, soulish questions is found in the word of God.  Therefore, what would happen if you took God at his Word?  Answer:  You would encounter his lovingkindness and find refuge for your soul (Psalm 36:7).  You would encounter peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6).  You would find healing for your soul wounds (Psalm 147:3).  You would discover who God says you are (Psalm 139:14), not who you were conditioned to become. You would find joy unspeakable (I Peter 1:8) and so much more.

If you are an adult who has experienced parentification and are quietly enduring or nursing the wounds this traumatizing childhood pain brings, may I encourage you to pursue God for yourself (Jeremiah 29:13)?  May I suggest that you give yourself  permission to be vulnerable and transparent before him just as so many people in the Bible had done (Psalm 30:2, Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 8:43-48, etc.)?  When they were faced with a need, they went to The Solution!  Please do not take my word for it, search out the scriptures for yourself.  You will see countless examples of how God met and ministered to people at their point of need.  You will find that he tenderly mends the brokenness and heals the wounds of the afflicted soul in a compassionate and individualized way.  

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Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for your word.  Thank you that your word gives light and understanding (Psalm 119:130).  You lead us out of dark places with your illuminating word.  You give us insight into our history and experiences.  You lead us onto a path of healing and wholeness.  Thank you that we are fully known by you
(I Corinthians 13:12) and fully loved with your everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3).  We pray that you would endow us with your supernatural grace that enables us to come before you like a child.  We bring our despair, our wounds, our fears, and our worries before you.  We receive your peace, your healing, and your comfort in exchange.  Fill us with your love and strength as we seek you with our whole hearts.  Thank you for filling every void.  Thank you for supplying every unmet need. Thank you for gently caring for the wounds of our souls. Thank you for restoring our wide-eyed wonder, in Jesus' name. Amen.



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The Sun of Righteousness

10/10/2021

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"For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the Lord of hosts."
--Malachi 4:1-3(KJV) 

 

From time to time, I have been blessed to have my mother, Patricia Marriott, share as a guest contributor to our blog. This time is no exception.  She is a sage--a woman of faith who has been no stranger to the adversity, challenges, and difficulties that we all face in life.  Yet, she is an example of resilience, fortitude, hope, and optimism.  She is known as "Mom Pat" to most.  I would imagine that this is due to her calm, nurturing demeanor that brings comfort, reassurance, and that "everything is going to be alright" vibe to those who cross her path.  Her petite stature is but a mere facade.  One would be mistaken to presume that you are interacting with anything less of a mighty warrior who reveres and stands behind a The Almighty God. 

As you read this post--this prophetic, "You got this!" pep talk, consider who has written it and Who she is writing about.  It is not conjecture or pontification.  It is personal and experiential.  Would you allow yourself to be blessed and encouraged by Mom Pat's words of faith?  No matter what you are facing, there is hope!  There is victory!  This is the Word of God.

"The Sun of Righteousness"
        Behold, the day cometh!

Shared by Patricia A. Marriott
These are the promises of God, based upon his word in Malachi 4.  Read the chapter in its entirety and receive them by faith!
  • God Almighty will burn them up.  What is the "them"?  The enemy, sickness, disease, emotional pain, physical pain, financial woes, family situations.  They will not remain.
  • There is healing for those who fear the name of the Lord.  There is a cure!
  • Revere the name of the Lord.
  • Just like the "YIELD" sign that we see on the road, we must heed to oncoming traffic.  When the traffic is clear we can proceed.  You can proceed on the right path in your journey to get your cure, remedy, deliverance; to become sound and whole.  
  • You will be like that young well-fed calf able to trample, stomp, and tread on whatever ails you.
  • You will be able to do so with a happy, merry spirit.  Your healing has come.  Your reward form the Sun of Righteousness is coming eastward bringing your healing, health, and prosperity!

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Prayer
Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for your word.  It is our compass for life and living.  It is rich and abundant with lively hope.  We anchor our faith in the truths of scripture--that you are not a man that you should lie (Numbers 23:19).  You will do what you said. You are eternal, infallible, and immutable.  Long before we were conceived in our mother's womb, you knew us.  You had a plan for our lives (Jeremiah 1).  You also knew that we would face trials and hardships in life, but you encouraged us to be of good cheer (John 16:33), because you had already overcome anything we will face in this journey.  So, we thank you for the love, hope, and peace that you have implanted in our hearts.  Thank you that we live life from a vantage point of expectation and the resolve of a champion.  Thank you for godly sages like Mom Pat, who are living epistles (2 Corinthians 3:1-3) that your word is true.  May we be encouraged by their example.  We pray for our elders and ask that you continue to bless them.  In Jesus' name, Amen.


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