Maybe you're dealing with pain today.
And just maybe that pain is the result of physical or verbal abuse.
Now or in the past.
I just wrapped up an interview this afternoon that will eventually air on our Total Impact segment.
Man, what great insight Linda Newton has on this subject.
She's a pastor who counsels folks who need the kind of healing only God can give.
And she's also an abuse survivor.
Take for instance this quote from her book "12 Ways to Turn Your Pain Into Praise":
"The Bible's guideline isn't "forgive and forget.' It's "forgive and set boundaries." Setting boundaries requires that we maintain a healthy distance from our offenders and spend time with the Lord. He will either give us the strength to speak up to bullies or a thick skin to ignore them. David retreated from King Saul. He forgave him but headed back to his stronghold (1 Samuel 24:22).
Like David, we need to retreat to our stronghold, distance ourselves from the damage, and invest in the empowerment we get from seeking God."
I hope Linda's words encourage you today.
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