Deborah, that line gets me, too: "You cannot prove your worth when it is not already seen". As a sensitive soul and returned Prodigal, I wandered away from God for many years, in the fog of sorrow and rebellion. God in His immense mercy, kept out after me for 35 years, He does NOT give up on His children. I came to Christ in childhood, grief broke my faith in youth and I have my Prodigal story to share. I hid and gave up before I even got out the gate...but I will write for the rest of my life, in the hope I can help even one other person. At 71, I do not know the years left for me...but words can last beyond me and I long to go Home and serve in Heaven. In the meantime, we write. We write as authentically as we can, the ups, the downs, the oceans of tears, the sense of utter failure and yet the Hands scarred for us do hold fast to us through thick and thin. Keep writing and I will, too! God bless you! WEW
Dear Wendy, What a blessing to post this older essay today, as it found its way to you and a few new friends here. God is certainly a good God. It takes a lot of valleys and excruciating spiritual abandonment/emptiness, grief, to be found by Him. To hear Him.
I understand this as well. We are writing our way on the hopeful road to heaven together to change lives for the beauty that awaits. Thank you so very much for this. He never gives up on His children ✨ Enjoy your weekend and God keep you too. ox
Deborah, I will have to read this tomorrow as I am finishing my writing today! I read your DM and thank you! But now I can’t find the DM to write you back. I will dig through my email and find it again. I just wanted to be in touch. Have a beautiful day! 💞💫💞
Thank you Charlotte! No worries 😉 The message was in the private feed. I've had to stare at the general message feed up top to see where to press on the private feed. That could be why. Have a great weekend 😘 ox
Thank you so much for reading this Anna! It's really true. People need to see you, yearn to know you, to feel your value in their lives. Happy weekend to you 😘
Mar 14, 2023·edited Mar 14, 2023Liked by Deborah T. Hewitt
You always speak to my heart My Dear Friend. Thank God, thru you I am once again reminded that I don't have to feel the way others make me, They do NOT, will NOT control My narrative. Much Love and Many Prayers for you. oxoxox
I love how God gives us His "family" to love and relate to. You keep doing you! I love your heart and most importantly He's "got it" and everything else will fall into place! Today is today!!! Love and prayers back at you friend 😘🙏🏻
Absolutely beautiful. You speak with wisdom from painful experiences. I feel you. God bless you my friend. That one part, I can't remember the words but judgment ah.... so true
Deborah, that line gets me, too: "You cannot prove your worth when it is not already seen". As a sensitive soul and returned Prodigal, I wandered away from God for many years, in the fog of sorrow and rebellion. God in His immense mercy, kept out after me for 35 years, He does NOT give up on His children. I came to Christ in childhood, grief broke my faith in youth and I have my Prodigal story to share. I hid and gave up before I even got out the gate...but I will write for the rest of my life, in the hope I can help even one other person. At 71, I do not know the years left for me...but words can last beyond me and I long to go Home and serve in Heaven. In the meantime, we write. We write as authentically as we can, the ups, the downs, the oceans of tears, the sense of utter failure and yet the Hands scarred for us do hold fast to us through thick and thin. Keep writing and I will, too! God bless you! WEW
Dear Wendy, What a blessing to post this older essay today, as it found its way to you and a few new friends here. God is certainly a good God. It takes a lot of valleys and excruciating spiritual abandonment/emptiness, grief, to be found by Him. To hear Him.
I understand this as well. We are writing our way on the hopeful road to heaven together to change lives for the beauty that awaits. Thank you so very much for this. He never gives up on His children ✨ Enjoy your weekend and God keep you too. ox
Deborah, I will have to read this tomorrow as I am finishing my writing today! I read your DM and thank you! But now I can’t find the DM to write you back. I will dig through my email and find it again. I just wanted to be in touch. Have a beautiful day! 💞💫💞
Thank you Charlotte! No worries 😉 The message was in the private feed. I've had to stare at the general message feed up top to see where to press on the private feed. That could be why. Have a great weekend 😘 ox
Wow.. My favourite line -"You cannot prove your worth when it is not already seen". Such an enjoyable and eye-opening read. Thank you @Deborah 🙏❤
Thank you so much for reading this Anna! It's really true. People need to see you, yearn to know you, to feel your value in their lives. Happy weekend to you 😘
So true, Deborah ❤ I wish you a joy-filled weekend, as well ❤🤗
Lovely, thoughtful piece. Thanks.
One of my favorite verses:
”Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.“ --Proverbs 4:7
Thank you so very much. I love that Proverb! Happy weekend to you ☺️
You always speak to my heart My Dear Friend. Thank God, thru you I am once again reminded that I don't have to feel the way others make me, They do NOT, will NOT control My narrative. Much Love and Many Prayers for you. oxoxox
I love how God gives us His "family" to love and relate to. You keep doing you! I love your heart and most importantly He's "got it" and everything else will fall into place! Today is today!!! Love and prayers back at you friend 😘🙏🏻
Yes, there is no reputation to save when someone is cresting one for you
Absolutely beautiful. You speak with wisdom from painful experiences. I feel you. God bless you my friend. That one part, I can't remember the words but judgment ah.... so true
Thank you friend 💗 God keep us on the journey. Grateful for our friendship and His timing 🙏🏻
Thank you @The Rewind and @An K. for sharing this ❤️❤️