Hope For The Hurting
A Personal Account of Overcoming Abuse and Betrayal and Gaining the Victory
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As I reflected on the word hope and all that it offers, the words that are used as the title of this chapter came to my mind: Hope is the key that locks the door to our past. Think about that thought for just a moment. Anything in your past that you consider a hindrance in your life today can be forever locked away because of the hope that we have in Christ. You can overcome many obstacles when there is hope. Hoping in the Lord can offer us the future and all the joy that it holds, and yet it can also lock the door to that innermost hurt. Hoping for change in the future, often times means resting in the present. We want answers to our questions immediately. We want the hurt over now. We live in a microwave society, don't we? The instantaneous way of living is the philosophy of the day. However, God doesn't function according to our time frame. Sometimes, His request is that we quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Are you willing to press toward that ultimate goal of faithfulness? Determine not to grow weary to the point where you lose all hope in God. Keep on pressing forward.
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“Hope for the Hurting is the most inspirational book I have ever read. Ann Wagner combines her personal insight with sound biblical counsel to bring about both spiritual and emotional healing. As a pastor, I highly value this book. I recommend that every Christian read it and add it to their library.” Dr. Keith D. Thibo, pastor and founder of King’s Kids International, Washington, Illinois
About the Author
For many years, Ann Wagner tried to forget her past, but to no avail. As her personal responsibilities increased, so did the pain and frustration that she was carrying in her heart. The abuse that she had experienced in her childhood had left its imprint upon her life. Painful secrets, broken trust, consuming thoughts, and anger are only a few of the many lasting effects. Even so, the Lord had a much better plan in store for her. For several years, He taught her principles that would enable her to confront her past, see many things clearly for the first time in her life, and grasp a deeper understanding of the love of God.