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When you start to let the wounded parts of you come out into the light, you start to see God differently, too.
“[I]n God’s deep compassion, [He] enters like a grieving mother into loving conversation with those who know themselves as wounded. . . .” Belden C. Lane
“Our God is full of compassion.” Psalm 116:5
Maybe peace is a gift for right now instead of something to enjoy as soon as things change.
“To dwell in shalom (peace) is to enjoy living before God, to enjoy living in one’s physical surroundings, to enjoy living with one’s fellows, to enjoy life with oneself.” Nicholas Wolterstorff (parenthetical added)
“May the Lord give you His shalom (peace).” Numbers 6:26
The more not-so-sure replaces sure, the easier it is to relax and enjoy being the real you.
“The bad thing about falling into pieces is that it hurts. The good thing about it is that once you're lying there in shards you've got nothing left to protect, and so have no reason not to be honest.” David James Duncan
“I am like a small child. I do not know how to go out or come in.” 1 Kings 3:6
If you’re in the habit of watching yourself and judging, you might want to give yourself a day off.
“Do not judge. . . .” Luke 6:37
"There is the great lesson of 'Beauty and the Beast,' that a thing must be loved before it is lovable." G. K. Chesterton
When you give somebody a glimpse of the real you (the unedited version) and he is compassionate and gracious, he gives you a glimpse of God.
“The Lord [is] compassionate and gracious. . . ." Ex. 34:6
“You can’t be human in isolation.” Desmond Tutu
Living with questions is often a lot harder (and kinder) than answering them.
“[Q]uestions are often more important than answers.” David Benner
“[I]n patience, in kindness. . . .” 2 Corinthians 6:6
