One that is helping me heal
I wanted to share that this has been one of the most challenging times in my life. Seventy-one days ago, my marriage shifted from “stable” to completely upside down when the word "divorce" hit me like a ton of bricks. After reaching out to a good friend who reminded me of who I was and my relationship with God, I knew I needed to make a change. I watched War Room in tears and Fireproof to understand what I should be doing in that moment. I prayed, and just a few days later, things seemed to return to “normal.” I put that in quotes because, as I continue my journey to grow closer to God, I realize that just because my prayers were answered doesn’t mean my spiritual journey is over. Wanting to deepen my understanding, I downloaded the Bible app and started the 365-day reading plan. I read and listened, but initially, nothing made sense. I felt like I was praying for the same things repeatedly, and the Old Testament was particularly confusing. Then, at day 69, despite my efforts to be a devoted daughter of Christ, my marriage began to unravel again. This time, my husband pursued lawyers, stating in an email, “The girls are yours, and the dog is mine.” My heart shattered. I knew I was a vessel for God within our marriage, but that day, I questioned Him deeply and struggled to trust His plan. In that moment, I realized I needed to fully surrender everything—myself, my kids, my husband—into His hands. I asked for forgiveness for my sins and prayed for God to take away my fears, anger, and anxiety. I recognized that the enemy was trying to disrupt my family as I turned toward the Lord and His words. At that moment, I understood the importance of developing a prayer strategy. So, I prayed and wrote my intentions in a journal, noting things that would calm me during uncertain times. God answered my prayers, and the relief, thankfulness, and grace I felt are beyond words. However, I also saw this as a test—an opportunity to examine how honestly I was pursuing God and how fully I was surrendering to Him, trusting that He has a plan. After discovering this account on Instagram, I learned that the devil will continue to test what he cannot take. He will challenge my marriage, but without Christ, who reigns over our family and brings us comfort, it is my duty to work, learn, and grow closer to God in order to strengthen my marriage. If you're questioning your faith, your marriage, or wondering why difficulties arise despite seeking God, I highly recommend this podcast. It has been a source of reflection and guidance for me, and I can’t wait to see what we are capable of achieving together. I’ve spent countless hours and money on therapy and Bible studies, only to realize that simply choosing to understand and follow the Bible was the answer we needed. My journey is far from over, and I’m eager to learn more. Thank you for sharing your experiences and how God has impacted your lives.Read full review »
Honey Dagle via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/10/24
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So encouraging and life changing. Giving wisdom to handle situations that arise and hope through the tough times.
_JoshL via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/01/24
I appreciate the approach of getting to the root cause of the issue not just surface level. We often get caught up in our flatly idea of fixing something and don’t actually dig the roots out with it.
CajunSweetTart via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/10/24
Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Going through this difficult season in my life, it’s comforting to hear from others who have walked in my footsteps and made it out the other side. Please keep sharing!
👌🏼😎😂😊 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/14/24
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