Dear Intimidated Soul,
God is not intimidated by your trauma.
Honestly, I could end this letter with that simple sentence, but I want you to fully understand what it means. No matter what you are going through or have been through, God is not scared away by it.
Women, Christian women, can allow their broken hearts to stop their lives. A death in the family, a broken relationship, a divorce, or even the lack of being unable to conceive a child, have in the past stopped godly women from being successful in their daily walk with the Lord. Betrayal by a friend or even a cheating husband can cause a woman to doubt herself and her worthiness of serving God.
Why is this?
It is because instead of taking that situation to the Lord, we wallow in it, obsessing over every little detail, and always landing on the idea that it was our fault. No! God wants to help. He doesn’t want you to obsess over something that you can no longer change. He wants to mend your broken heart, but… we first have to give it to him.
When we do this, Jesus can teach us to resist feeling sorry for ourselves and stop living in bitterness for those who have wronged us. Then we can start being transformed into a fearless servant of the Lord.
You never know God may even be able to use you in a way you never expect, after you have given your heart to him. So don’t put your life on hold because you are intimidated by your own trauma. Don’t make excuses not to bring them to God.
For many years, I allowed my past traumas to keep me from doing certain things for the Lord. Watching my family slowly fall apart for years kept me from looking or even desiring a personal relationship, not just with a guy, but also with other women. Harsh comments from those in authority in my past church, taught me that I was unworthy and would never be successful in my faith. The trauma from all these situations and more, built a wall of fear and bitterness in my heart.
But when I finally decided to give my heart and life to God, many years later, He slowly broke down that wall and showed me that through Him my heart can be mended. I can also be useful to his ministry, like in writing these letters.
I know it is hard and a little scary, but going to the Lord with your intimidating traumas will always be the best choice. Go to him in prayer today and ask him to mend your broken hearts. Ask for him to show you how not to allow your past trauma keep you from a successful Christian walk. He will answer. It might be subtle, but he never will leave you, if you truly want to change.
Until next time,
Tami