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Can God Enlarge Souls Through Loss?

This question came out of my Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Devotional this morning. As I sat in the stillness of the morning pondering this question, I realized how much God has expanded the territory of my soul this past year. 

I’ve had some rough years. In the last four years, my husband and I had two big cross-country moves, my dad passed away and we suffered financial losses.  Looking back, I know I suffered from depression. I had hit a wall. I didn’t realize until recently how the grief and losses had a hold on me. 

On a September spiritual retreat, God allowed me space to work through my losses. I felt a breakthrough! On the other side of that wall, God expanded the territory of my heart. He healed my sorrow. He used that moment to give me a “Spiritual Awakening”. 

I can see how God is continuing to do a work in me. Throughout the year, I have sensed God is doing something new. He has consistently put Isaiah 43:19 in front of me. 

“For I am about to do something new.  See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?’’

Isaiah 43:19

I can not wait to see what will be birthed out of my past losses.  I believe he is enlarging my soul so he can do a new work through me. 


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3 responses to “Can God Enlarge Souls Through Loss?”

  1. Skylla Frye Avatar
    Skylla Frye

    Hi Paula,
    I am relating to this situation right now in my life. This is so very true of what I am experiencing right now in my life. I, too, went with my friends from church to Amish country. And, I was about to break down when I felt peace and calmness. That trip came at a time in my life that God knew I needed. Love this!

  2. So glad God has brought you some peace and freedom from your emotional pain. You deserve every happiness, Paula!

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