Can I ask you a question. I have a friend. She is a very self-assured person who believes we must become love and that we must be detached from people (not attaching our love to them).
I have been praying for her. She divorced a narcissistic husband and is trying to fix her family (which is commendable).
Do you think God can speak to her to reveal that He is the one who hears her? I know He can, but I pray for her.
Simeon, I'm glad to hear about your friend because I can pray for her now, too. It sounds like she's still suffering from the wounds of narcissistic abuse. God can certainly speak to her heart and heal her soul. He makes all things new! (Rev. 21:5)
If your friend is Catholic, I highly recommend that she check out Hope's Garden. HG is a community of Catholic women who are healing from trauma through the love of Jesus, our divine Bridegroom. We have a secure online forum powered by Mighty Networks where we offer support, resources, prayer, and more. We meet through Zoom several times throughout the day for prayer (such as the Hours), we have intercessory prayer groups and also a variety of support groups, courses and workshops. I facilitate the domestic abuse support groups on Mondays and Thursdays. She's very welcome to join us!
She isn’t Catholic. Honestly, I am not either. I am Eastern Orthodox. Yet, I have enjoyed seeing good stuff from the the Catholics. I like seeing the saying of the saints. And, yes, I count the Roman Catholics as my brothers and sisters.
Thank you Jenny, there are other wonderful folks I follow on Substack who are Roman Catholic and as well as fellow Orthodox. And yes, there are some Protestants that have decent stuff. 😉
Though I am not ecumenical, because there is a lot of false teaching that comes with holding to being ecumenical. But I support my Roman Catholic and Protestant brothers and sisters.
I agree with that there is a lot of false teaching that comes with holding to being ecumenical, but learning authentic truth from others is also beautiful. You worded it well! Your friend is still more than welcome to join Hope's Garden. We even have a few Protestants who are members, they just ignore it when we post about the Blessed Mother. :) It's really a supportive community for those who want to heal from trauma in a Christ-centered way.
Reading this helped me so much. It brings clarity to my situation. Thank you, Jenny. It really lays out what steps I need to take. Prioritize loving God above all. Really love the last paragraph:
“When we dwell in the cell of self-knowledge, we’re infused with peace—peace the world cannot give (John 14:27). It is then that the noxious pride of another ceases to infect us with its repercussions. That’s not to say all pain from a toxic loved one disappears. Rather, we won’t take it into our hearts with an intensity that wounds and binds us. Instead, we’re able to reserve that soul space for God, to let His Spirit infuse us with grace instead of allowing the poisonous spirit of pride to drag us into desolation.”
This is SO helpful and like an answer to unspoken cries. Thank you. Saved this to linger with in prayer. Thank you so much, Jenny: you are such a gift from God.
Can I ask you a question. I have a friend. She is a very self-assured person who believes we must become love and that we must be detached from people (not attaching our love to them).
I have been praying for her. She divorced a narcissistic husband and is trying to fix her family (which is commendable).
Do you think God can speak to her to reveal that He is the one who hears her? I know He can, but I pray for her.
Simeon, I'm glad to hear about your friend because I can pray for her now, too. It sounds like she's still suffering from the wounds of narcissistic abuse. God can certainly speak to her heart and heal her soul. He makes all things new! (Rev. 21:5)
If your friend is Catholic, I highly recommend that she check out Hope's Garden. HG is a community of Catholic women who are healing from trauma through the love of Jesus, our divine Bridegroom. We have a secure online forum powered by Mighty Networks where we offer support, resources, prayer, and more. We meet through Zoom several times throughout the day for prayer (such as the Hours), we have intercessory prayer groups and also a variety of support groups, courses and workshops. I facilitate the domestic abuse support groups on Mondays and Thursdays. She's very welcome to join us!
https://hopesgarden.com/join-our-community/
She isn’t Catholic. Honestly, I am not either. I am Eastern Orthodox. Yet, I have enjoyed seeing good stuff from the the Catholics. I like seeing the saying of the saints. And, yes, I count the Roman Catholics as my brothers and sisters.
Thank you Jenny, there are other wonderful folks I follow on Substack who are Roman Catholic and as well as fellow Orthodox. And yes, there are some Protestants that have decent stuff. 😉
Though I am not ecumenical, because there is a lot of false teaching that comes with holding to being ecumenical. But I support my Roman Catholic and Protestant brothers and sisters.
Sorry for the wordiness.
I agree with that there is a lot of false teaching that comes with holding to being ecumenical, but learning authentic truth from others is also beautiful. You worded it well! Your friend is still more than welcome to join Hope's Garden. We even have a few Protestants who are members, they just ignore it when we post about the Blessed Mother. :) It's really a supportive community for those who want to heal from trauma in a Christ-centered way.
Reading this helped me so much. It brings clarity to my situation. Thank you, Jenny. It really lays out what steps I need to take. Prioritize loving God above all. Really love the last paragraph:
“When we dwell in the cell of self-knowledge, we’re infused with peace—peace the world cannot give (John 14:27). It is then that the noxious pride of another ceases to infect us with its repercussions. That’s not to say all pain from a toxic loved one disappears. Rather, we won’t take it into our hearts with an intensity that wounds and binds us. Instead, we’re able to reserve that soul space for God, to let His Spirit infuse us with grace instead of allowing the poisonous spirit of pride to drag us into desolation.”
This is SO helpful and like an answer to unspoken cries. Thank you. Saved this to linger with in prayer. Thank you so much, Jenny: you are such a gift from God.
Thank you, Anna, for your encouragement. I’m glad the Holy Spirit answered your cry!
Amen! Well said!!!!