Never Stop Healing

I didn't post like normal this week or on time. Truth is, I struggled to show up at all. So here's the deal: I woke up on Sunday morning, got me and the family ready to go to church, and off we went. We entered the building and were lovingly greeted by people. Worship was amazing and just as the sermon was about to start, I had a massive panic attack and had to leave.

If you've ever had a panic attack, you know it's scary. You can't think straight, your world spins, and you can barely focus on just breathing. It's been quite a while since I've had one, but my mind went right to, "Oh my goodness, I'm going backwards. I'm going to go through it all over again. Everything I worked hard to overcome was for nothing." In this moment, the enemy had me in a place of hopelessness.

But then I heard the Lord come through. "I am so proud of you. Look at how far you've come." I wanted to be vulnerable with you all today in sharing this. I don't always have it together and I never thought I'd be the woman who would ever deal with anxiety, let alone a panic attack out of nowhere, but here I am.

If you're anything like me, I want healing and I want it fast. In my mind, I thought being refined and made new would take a few weeks, not years. But sometimes... healing takes time. You're letting go of a lifetime of trauma. Trauma that God doesn't want you to take into your future. You're building a testimony and preaching from your scars and no longer your wounds.

Be patient with yourself because let me tell you, you have a God that is walking through it with you. His healing work in your life is ongoing and relentless. Each step, no matter how small, is progress. Even when it feels like you're moving backward, God's hand is on you, guiding you forward.

Remember, healing isn't a straight path. It's full of ups and downs, twists and turns. But every moment you continue to trust God and lean on Him, you are healing. You are growing. You are becoming who He created you to be.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

This verse always reminds me that God is always with me, even in our darkest moments. His presence is a constant source of strength and courage, guiding us through the challenges we face.

So, as I reflect on my experience, I encourage you to do the same. Allow yourself grace. Understand that setbacks do not define your journey. They are part of the process, part of your story, and God is using them to shape you into a stronger, more resilient person.

Reflection Question

What struggle are you walking through right now, and how can you invite God into your healing process?

love Sarah x.

*Thank you so much for journeying with me and valuing my words. If you feel someone needs to read this today, feel free to share and don’t forget to comment.