Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Gentle Reminders

I am gently being reminded of a lot of things. I'm learning some really powerful things. And learning things is painful. A friend shared with me recently about her post-knee-surgery recovery. The doctor is encouraging her to lean in to the pain. Use the knee that is bad and hurting more. Ooomph.

"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."  

Notice David's approach -- he doesn't try to figure everything out on his own. Instead, he invites God into the process of self-examination. This invitation to God's searching presence creates a unique space for honest reflection. Unlike human judgment, which often triggers shame and defensive responses, God's presence provides safety for genuine self-examination. In this space, we can begin to recognize our emotional triggers without condemnation. We can start to understand why certain relationship dynamics affect us so deeply.

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