It can take years for one to finally let go. However, in God’s appointed time He sweetly walks you through it.

This week was one where the Lord, amidst much ministry time, was also dealing gently with my own heart.

We all have past stirrings that occasionally bring back the sting of pain from a lingering wound.

The Lord is so patient with us and knows that some things are simply not an easy “go” of it. Depending on deep heart places, every heart heals in a unique time.

However, this week, it was finally done.

The glances back ceased and the hope for the future joy returned.

Enveloping my own heart was the nod of God to pursue Him in all He designed for me. There is likely no leader who doesn’t face personal pain but at some point, the voice of God grips you enough to simply be done with what was.

Scenery changes, addresses change, and a heart can begin to look joyfully at the future.

If ever pain can be a friend it has been one to me in a most healthy way. It has served me well for weeping women and those often overlooked by society.

I can say, today, that what was meant to harm me God has turned for good. He has truly been faithful.

A heart will have much trouble wanting to go back to a long-lost home. But Jesus warmly touches your shoulder and says, “Follow me.”

Sometimes the heart lags behind the feet, yes?

But one day you take a deep breath, and you realize that all within you says, “It is done.”

Maybe you’re not there yet. Be patient with yourself. Grief takes time. Healing is a process…

I can testify that this scripture is the absolute truth:

He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. ( Psalm 126:6)