Dr. Audrey Davidheiser

You can empathize with the part of your soul that’s still reliving the agony of being left. By listening to this part, as well as approaching John 14 through the lens of abandonment, you will soothe the pain of being neglected.

This lesson gives you the opportunity to listen to the part of your soul that feels anxious—the way a non-judgmental friend would—before considering what Scripture teaches on fear.

Is there a part of you that struggles with trusting God? We’ll find out through this Bible study. You will also learn to make the space in your soul to listen to how this particular part developed such distrust.

Written with the care of a clinical psychologist and the compassion of Christian hope, this article speaks directly to anyone wrestling with suicidal thoughts. It reminds readers that their lives are precious, God is near to the brokenhearted, and help is available through trusted people, professional care, Scripture, prayer, and immediate crisis support such as 988.

This lesson gives you the opportunity to listen to the part of your soul that feels anxious—the way a non-judgmental friend would—before considering what Scripture teaches on fear.

So, if you haven’t consulted the Almighty about whether or not your significant other is trustworthy, I’d pause everything and prioritize this. 

Regardless of how you acquired fatherlessness, I wrote this article for you.

“Are you a student, here for the conference?”

This question came from a stranger who had just stepped into the elevator. Her inquiry was valid. The conference I was headed to highlighted teens and student leaders in one of their sessions. But I couldn’t help but smirk.

“How old do you think I am?” I asked her. “Guess away. I won’t be offended,” I added.

She scrunched her lips. “Mmm . . . in your mid-20s, perhaps?”

Ha! I thought but didn’t say, that was more than 20 pounds and 20 years ago. When I disclosed my exact age, she frowned. 

“No way.” 

The woman maintained her disbelief after the elevator deposited us into a well-lit lobby, allowing her to scrutinize my face. To hunt for fine lines and wrinkles, I presume. She finally walked away. With a small shake of her head, I heard her murmur, “I can’t believe it.” 

The interaction lifted my spirit. It had been a while since a stranger mistook me for years younger than my physiological age. But the point of the story isn’t to boast about my good genes; it’s a reminder that I’m no longer the young adult I used to be. Since I’ve accumulated bits of wisdom in the intervening decades, there are lessons I know now that I didn’t two decades ago. And if you’d like to, you’re invited to adopt them for your own use.

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Is there a part of you that struggles with trusting God? We’ll find out through this Bible study. You will also learn to make the space in your soul to listen to how this particular part developed such distrust.

This devotional invites you to appreciate the protective role anger has played in your life. As counterintuitive as it seems, your anger issues will soften if you listen to your angry part with an open heart.

This devotional invites you to appreciate the protective role anger has played in your life. As counterintuitive as it seems, your anger issues will soften if you listen to your angry part with an open heart.

You can empathize with the part of your soul that’s still reliving the agony of being left. By listening to this part, as well as approaching John 14 through the lens of abandonment, you will soothe the pain of being neglected.

We won’t get any closer to God's will than praying prayers based on His own Word. Feel free to pray using these verses, as well as other prayers the Lord places in your heart, between now and November 5, 2024.

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