Sometimes bad things happen to good people. We live in a world where we are exposed to the effects of sin, evil influences, pain and unfairness. This story is a testimony of God’s grace and healing in the midst of what was possibly the scariest time of the author’s life, and that of her two sons. It is the story of a seemingly normal family living a contented life, until a series of events happened that changed it all. The horrific presence of paedophilia was exposed in the author’s home and threatened to tear her ordinary little world apart. Her youngest son had been the victim of sexual abuse by his dad.
Nothing could have prepared them for this, and nothing was ever the same again, except for God Eternal, the unchanging One. The author had to choose between protecting her husband or protecting her sons. This, however, wasn’t going to be a simple process of justice, as the enemy of our souls is the master liar. This was the beginning of the worst time of this family’s life, but also a time where they experienced the most precious encounters with God, the Father. The focus of this book is not on the works of the enemy, because God is greater, He is faithful and He promises: “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
The primary goal of this book is to bring glory to God; and secondly, it is to offer encouragement and hope to every reader who has been, or is going through trauma; it is to bring awareness to hopefully prevent something bad from happening to another child. Grace is not for those who deserve it, and forgiveness cannot be earned. God offers it freely to those who want it.
Against all odds, God took someone’s painful brokenness and transformed it into something beautiful.
Learning to series – Book 1 – Learning to hear
From: R10.00Learning to hear the voice of the Holy spirit – truth – guidance and wisdom in difficult circumstances
People often find themselves emotionally isolated and lonely. At times, even if there are many friends or family around, this desolate feeling of loneliness can be overwhelming. The longing to have friends who really love and care can unintentionally push people (especially young people) into decisions or relationships that are often painful and harmful in the long run.
The desire to belong somewhere – to have meaning in life, to have significance – is a strong drive, which, if not fulfilled, can drive a person to deep depression and a horrible pit of loneliness.
Often such a person feels betrayed by the very people who should be there to love and confirm and guide them – their own family – especially their parents. But when the family is dysfunctional and the parents are having problems of their own, the children and teenagers feel completely lost in a world that does not make sense.
It is here that the young person starts to have a craving for relationships with people who really care, or someone who can give loving guidance to their searching questions.
“How do I do this thing called life? Is there a God? I’m so confused.” It is into this confusion that this series of books attempts to give direction. Learning to hear is the first step in the right direction to finding meaning in life.
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