Is your heart troubled?

"Is your heart troubled?" Lately, my answer to this question has often been "yes" because I've been sharing on TV and YouTube about a topic that's still new and intense for me, the sexual assault that I experienced.

I often find myself in tears, not because of my own pain—I can truly say, "My heart is whole; I am free!"—but because of the many people out there who still carry this pain with them.

As I'm thinking about this and writing to you, I'm remembering an email that really encouraged me from Paul Marc Goulet, who used to write A Miracle Every Day. In the daily email, Paul Marc had written about Nehemiah. This Jewish leader had an established career and, though he lived in exile, was doing very well. However, when he heard that his people were suffering back home, it broke his heart: "So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept…" (Nehemiah 1:4, NKJV). 

I, too, am grateful that I'm free of the pain I experienced. I am well. But when those around me; my friends; A Miracle Every Day readers—maybe you, friend—aren't doing so well, it breaks my heart. That's why I have to speak out: "But the Lord said to me, 'Do not say, "I am too young." You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,' declares the Lord." (Jeremiah 1:7-8, NLT) 

When we experience miracles, we must pass them on! Don't ever doubt that you have something to share, friend…behind every hurt you've experienced is a miracle! So when the time is right, please choose to pass it on. God may well use your testimony to bring healing, encouragement, and freedom to others!!

I'd like to encourage you today—go through this day with your eyes wide open to see those God has placed in your path: "'...You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.'" (Jeremiah 1:7, NLT)  Be brave and unafraid to speak, friend. :-) There are those you will encounter not by chance but by His divine plan!

Thank you for allowing God to use you today!

You are a miracle!