Check In / Next Train to Jump Off / Winners

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We gingerly picked our way through mine fields last week, led by Melissa, Wendy, Mary and Stephanie {twice!} For even more encouragement, please visit my amazing She Seeks friends! Nicki wrote a raw, poignant post that I believe many will find healing in.

So I want to check in. I can't help but wonder, with such a tender topic, did you step on any land mines of ancient memories? Buried deep in the soil of your heart, thought to be defunct? Often, other's war wounds strip the scab off our own. Friend, if you are bleeding, please please call out to the One who heals.

My words are mere paper tigers. No match for the predator of pain inside. ~{Indigo Girls}

But His words. His Word. His ways. They are pure. Peaceable. Peace - Able.

Listen for His voice and wisdom. He may show you a verse that liberates. Or a friend adorned with a garland of freedom... your freedom. Or a counselor proffering wisdom tailored for your circumstances. Or a doctor with a prescription that will help. Or an older woman who bears a beautiful scar that mirrors your still oozing wound. Or a prayer group that circles the wagons 'round you faithfully. Jesus can and does offer healing in infinite ways.

Friend, if you are limping, crawling, paralyzed in your mine field, listen for the steady tread of His feet. Coming to rescue. Heal. Redeem. He's near.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. ~James 3:17

She wandered aimlessly in the wilderness ... And as she sat there, she began to sob. God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard..." Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water. ~Genesis 21

Would you like to catch up on our Jumping off the Train {of Negative Thought} series? Click here! As I've prayed about our next thought, loneliness flirts incessantly. Is this something y'all would like to tackle together?

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Shifting gears a bit....I used Random.org's generator to select our Winners!!

Michelle is taking home Rachel's It's No Secret and the accompanying Conference Calls to Melissa's Bible Study {Starting March 27... you won't want to miss this one... sign up here!}

Lisa is diving in with Wendy's book, Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner!!

Terrie Todd is the new mama of Mary's book, Thin Places!

Congratulations gals! Please email me at samantha@proverbs31.org with your mailing addresses.