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1 " None of us is promised an easy life. There is nothing we can do to keep ourselves immune to trials, and we cannot eradicate painful feelings in our lives.But even the most difficult seasons are not absent of God's love. And this love changes us. This is what I want to tell you: on the far side of pain we don't prefer, we find transformation we wouldn't trade. "
― , From Lost to Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free
2 " This is not my story of finding God. This is my story about a God who did everything to find me "
3 " In my experience, God reaches us and nourishes us in different ways during seasons we are tempted to call ‘ugly.’ And the most beautiful growth often sprouts from those seasons we don’t prefer. "
4 " Feelings should be honored and given a voice. Still, like the storm that threatened Peter, the feelings we carry are real, and they're worth listening to - but they don't always tell us the truth about our identity and safety. "
5 " Pain is a breeding ground for lies to grow, but we get to decide whether we will agree with them. "
6 " Because of what Jesus accomplished though His death and resurrection, we can make a mistake without becoming a mistake. "
7 " As long as our peace and joy are dependent on our feelings, we will only ever experience the shallow thrill of circumstantial peace and joy. "
