I grew up in a large family, I was the 6th of 7 kids. I know my parents meant well but our home was often angry, abusive, and a place of great pain for me. Being a highly sensitive person, this environment left me greatly damaged and traumatized.
I responded to this by living in denial, pretending that everything was fine and that I could manage life just fine. I kept up this façade through most of my life. Then everything started coming apart at the seams. I couldn't stop it, no matter how hard I tried.
During this time, the Lord began drawing me to him, loving and healing me. I experienced magnificent joy and transformation! I felt re-made, set free, and lifted into the heights of elation.
I started to see my life change; problem areas began to clear up, negative reactions disappeared, relationships improved. Best of all, I saw my confidence and self-esteem grow by leaps and bounds.
It was so wonderful, I wanted to give this to everyone! I still do. Because, to this present day, I still bring my pain, sorrow, and "issues" into the presence of the Lord. He always enfolds me in his love and care. I continue to discover more of how much he loves me.
Now, I know the depth of his love never ends, but goes on deeper and deeper - forever.