I have been listening to a talk CD by my cousin--Jack R. Christianson--entitled "Healing the Wounded Soul." He is so insightful and I am always amazed at how he makes things so plain and clear. This particular talk has been an inspiration to me and has helped me see a situation I am dealing with in a different light. He suggests that those who are struggling with self-destructive behaviors are not misbehaving because they are bad, but because they are wounded in some way. He says we need to look beyond their behavior to understand how they are hurting or why they are insecure. We need to be more patient and less judgmental as we deal with wounded hearts. We also need to remember that we are not going to be able to change people, but the Spirit can if we, with changed hearts, can help those in need "try the pleasing word of God, yea, the word which healeth the wounded soul." (Jacob 2:8)
Who knew that this kid who helped hoist my brother John up the flagpole by his belt loops would one day be so smart!!
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10 years ago