“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
Hebrews 6:19
Katherine Wolf must be the ultimate ROCKSTAR and her husband the greatest supporter of all time. Both completely dependent on the Lord and clinging firmly to Him to sustain and provide in the midst of the horrendously terrible and horrifically disappointing, a time of loss beyond comprehension. They chose to write their story that others might see Him provide abundantly throughout their tragedy and that their hope might reveal His perfect plan even though the human hurt is real and loss is abundantly present.
Their book is exceptional. Hope Heals : a true story of overwhelming loss and an overcoming love is worth every second you'll spend completely immersed in it's pages. I laughed, I cried, I found myself deeply moved. I was encouraged and inspired. I heard a podcast with Katherine before purchasing the book and the joy in her voice is infectious. She triumphantly exclaimed “woohoo” on multiple occasions and you could just tell she is truly grateful to be alive, to be telling her story, to be used by God for a specific purpose even if it isn’t the one she originally envisioned. She doesn’t claim it is easy, she doesn’t sugarcoat the horrible awful, but she does find Him in the midst of it. She is grateful for the Scripture hidden in her heart, for the redemption of a future that looks different but is still beautiful and good, for a God that is present at every twist and turn.
“As we progressed through all the pain together we found God in the midst and were surprised to find that our hearts did not have to shrink in self-defense. Rather, as our hearts were filled to overflowing with the comfort we so desperately needed, our burgeoning hope could spill out to those in need. We who were the receivers became the givers, and in so giving were continually refilled and encouraged by the realization that none of our suffering would be wasted.”
I am just about the leakiest vessel there is for hope it seems. This girl who was once described as “exuding joy” feels so much more like a dark cloud that cannot seem to fend off the rain. THEN I read a book like this and feel even MORE defeated in my inability to shine in the midst of the storm. Gaaaaaaa. So here is my prayer, Lord - I BELIEVE, HELP ME IN MY UNBELIEF. Give me hope. Let it refuel and encourage me in this present suffering that I may KNOW You will carry your work on to completion and none of this will be wasted, but it will be used for a tremendous purpose for your great glory, and a beautiful story will be crafted from the pain. Help me trust that You will reveal your perfection within me in the very best timing and all will become known. Give me strength to carry on and to rest in You as I walk forward in Your light giving my all to the live you have laid out before me.
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