Two cups of coffee deep, and I’m going to give another glimpse into the testimony. I will say this: My mental state was absolutely in shambles, and therapy would come later. I found that my journey to the church and worship music started to break the walls of my torn soul. I had a particular friend who on many instances would mend the pieces of me, I couldn’t fix. I still listen to worship music daily. As for the church, that’s another story. I can’t go into without my emotions getting the best of me. I also started to write. The tears that came after years of repression were needed. I will never forget sitting at my Sony Vaio bawling listening to Michael W. Smith. As I would write, the words I would read back were something I couldn’t handle. I couldn’t come to grips with getting older, and the what ifs of what my future would hold. If your disabled, and watched your family worry about you as you age, it is downright terrifying. If you have, I don’t need to explain. If you haven’t, it’s one of your greatest blessings. Disability wouldn’t kill me, but my reaction to it, almost did. I see myself being in therapy for the foreseeable future. I need to say this. God saved me more times than once, and therapy helps me stay sane. This is part two
Music is a wonderful healer, isn't it. And yes, I've experienced the worry of others. I'm so grateful you have found the best ways to stay sane.
ReplyDeletemusic and church always heels the souls
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the team, me too!
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OA música ouvida em silêncio sempre foi uma boa terapia.
ReplyDeleteTambém gosto de ouvir musica a fim de sossegar a alma e o coração.
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ReplyDeleteDearest Regine,
ReplyDeleteIn the Mystic of our Faith and in the worship music, we can connect with the Creator and find a connection to our other life.
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Mariette
Combination of Music and religious (belief) are always better for the one.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have found relief.
ReplyDeleteThe soul needs music-take care
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Worship music uplifts our spirit and ultimately heals it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got this out.
ReplyDeleteI love your vulnerability. And love your statement--God saved me more times than once! So true!!! Do you follow Joni Eareckson Tada's daily devotional? She encourages me in faith daily: https://www.joniandfriends.org/help-inspiration/daily-devotional/
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your kind comment!
Disabilities certainly add to life's challenges. Glad you are finding relief.
ReplyDeleteMusic soothes us for sure.
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Your immense strength and faith never fail to astound me. Stay strong dear Regine <3
ReplyDeleteMusic has the power to ease your soul.
ReplyDeleteMay Jesus continue to heal your soul and body and give you peace. Yes, music is a great comfort when it is the right kind of music to reach the deepest parts of our souls. Praying for you as you continue in your journey. God is right there with you...and He always will be.
ReplyDeleteI just pray that Jesus wraps his arms around you in a special way tonight.
ReplyDeleteTherapy is a good thing and so are hugs, we send you a bunch of gently ones.
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ReplyDeleteYes to music. It often brings me to tears also. And Michael W Smith is one of my favorites. Therapy is a good thing too.
ReplyDeleteMusic and writing are ways to heal, and Church is a perfect place to go when we are weary. That particular friend of yours is very special for being there for you. I had a similar friend, an older woman, who was wise and kind and there when I needed it the most. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Great to read, Stay well.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite the transformation when you come to God, he lets you feel things and know things you never did before without him, I am also glad you have found someone to talk things through with.
ReplyDeleteThank you Regine! I love listening to Christian music. The hymns are my favorite. They are so comforting to my soul.
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ReplyDeleteMusic is a great way to escape. Yes and coffee helps too!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best. Your sweetness to the rest of us and encouragement will hopefully help ease your pain. I always smile when I come here.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have a difficult road to walk Regine, but God, and your disability are making you a strong and wonderful woman
ReplyDeleteStay safe
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