Finding God in Our Pain Sherrie Pilkington

Do we or others, have the power to stop or block God’s plan for our lives? I think the answer is both yes and no. Listen in for two powerful examples of why your poor choices nor the choices of others can thwart God’s plans for you life. Before I wrap it up I share one way that we can block or shut down God’s plan for our life. Listen in to find out how that’s possible and the encouragement to turn it around.

Ever wonder why Christians can still struggle with sinful habits? Just because we’re Christians does not mean we’re perfect. We have trauma reponse ways of living, lie based thinking and self-protection methods that we’ve created in order to cope. My guest Frank Meadows helps clients experience healing and mind renewal with Theophostic Healing Prayer. The result? Internal peace and external victory.

The topic that my guest, Mary Beth Powers has for us is a discussion that revolves around the concept of unhealthy soul ties, their impact on relationships and personal growth, and the importance of recognizing and breaking these ties through self-evaluation, Godly guidance, leaning into the heart of God as well as professional counseling for trauma associated with some soul ties.

Author, Noah Asher wrote a book on chaos during a personal tumultuous period. Using his first-hand experiences with loss and illness he shares what he’s learned about God through the lens of chaos, trauma, and redemption. Noah generously offers wise advice on shifting our focus from victimhood to victor. Moving from pain to purpose and how to persevere through struggles.

A traumatic car accident, extended recovery and a resurfacing of past trauma gave Angie Baughman the biggest reason to check out on life. Living with that level of uncertainty is overwhelming at best. Rather than give up, she focused on her family and her God. Her family gave her the drive to fight for every inch of her recovery even when she had to start al over. When Satan brings up a past trauma, God flips the script and meets her in the very place Satan wanted to destroy her. God meets her in those painful memories and walks her straight through into healing. She is living life with greater intimacy and deeper passion.

Grief should take place any time we are separated from that which is near and dear to our heart. Because of that, grief is multi-faceted. While it has a lot in common it is still unique to the individual person who is grieving. Anne-Marie Lockmyer gives us hope, encouragement and instruction when confusion and the unknown are overwhelming.