159. One Of The Real Reasons You're Feeling Distant From God--Bridging the Gap: Reconnecting with God Despite Past Hurts One of the Real Reasons You're Feeling Distant from God—Bridging the Gap: Reconnecting with God Despite Past Hurts Feeling distant from God? You're not alone, friend. In this episode, we explore how our earthly relationships, especially with our parents, can impact our connection with our Heavenly Father. But don't worry—there's hope! ## Key Points:- The surprising link between past hurts and our relationship with God- A simple, one-word prayer to ground you in triggering moments- Learning to accept God's acceptance (it takes courage!) ## Quotable:"Faith is the courage to accept acceptance." - Paul Tillich ## Try This:When you're feeling triggered or distant, take a deep breath and simply say, "Father." Notice how it shifts your perspective. You may notice some resistance or distance from God by even saying "Father"--whatever comes up, don't judge yourself--just notice what comes up. That's the first step in getting to the deeper root of what may be causing some deeper issues in your life.  Remember, you're more loved than you can imagine and less broken than you feel. Keep trudging through your beautiful mess—God's right there with you. Song: Check out CC Winans' "The Goodness of God" for an extra dose of encouragement!Scripture mentioned: Psalm 103 Enjoy. Much love,Dani 🌟To learn more about Dani & to join the newsletter list-> www.danisumner.com ✅ 🎉 Learn more about Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."  🙏🏽Interested in one-on-one coaching or to get in touch? Contact Us At—> [email protected]   🤳🏼 ALSO, let's connect on social media: Facebook, Instagram -> Facebook and Instagram   Keywords: Reconnecting with God, Healing past hurts, Emotional triggers, Spiritual growth, Father wound, Self-regulation, Overcoming shame, Accepting God's acceptance, Faith and courage, Emotional healing, Spiritual resilience, Inner peace, Mindfulness in faith, Overcoming spiritual distance, Transforming pain into purpose, Work-life balance, High-achiever struggles, Spiritual self-care, Balancing success and spirituality, Emotional intelligence in faith, Christian Life Coach.