Your pain draws the Father closer.

Your pain draws the Father closer.

Your pain doesn't push Him away. It attracts Him closer. He isn't scared by your hurt, frustrated with your healing, or let down by your struggle. He approaches wounded places with compassion, attentiveness, and care.

Healing begins not with fixing yourself but with feeling safe. Safe enough to confront what you’ve avoided. Safe enough to cry without needing to explain. Safe enough to admit your weaknesses. Safe enough to ask questions instead of having all the answers.

The Father creates safety by His presence.

He does not demand that you hurry your healing or explain your pain clearly. He simply comes close.

A Love Beyond Measure: Pages 189-190

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