The Path Forward

I read a quote recently that in order to move forward, it’s necessary to grieve the losses. And so, with a mix of curiosity and fear, I’ve stepped into a season of grieving my childhood.  Not for the purpose of camping out there or even dig up old wounds, but in order to fully heal from the trauma I experienced. I’m not sure exactly what that looks like but I’m showing up, asking questions, wrestling with God, and practicing lament.  Today, I participated in an activity for those grieving a loss.  I didn’t set out with an agenda.  I simply cut out images and words that appealed to me from a stack of magazines and glued them to a poster board. I’m still thinking about what emerged, but it was encouraging that I was looking forward.  And some really good things made their way to the page.  That gives me hope.

In what ways do you need a little hope today?  What do you need to grieve from your past?  And how can you invite God into that space with you?

I pray that you have some honest conversations with him. Invite him to shine a light on the places that still need healing.  Then, lean in and follow his lead.  He knows the best way forward.