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Prayer Investigator: Finding Joy in Unanswered Prayer with Dawn Damon
Manage episode 389150822 series 3522826
After 28 years of marriage, author Dawn Damon was devastated when her husband abruptly left for another woman. Having survived childhood abuse, Dawn thought the worst was behind her. Despite desperately praying for the restoration of their relationship, God impressed on her heart that He wouldn’t violate her husband’s choice. Though painful, Dawn shares how she processed feelings of rejection that echoed her earlier abuse. By drawing close to God, His presence became tangible during her grief. In time, He restored her ability to trust and brought Dawn a godly husband. Her story offers hope to those struggling through divorce or waiting for their miracle.
Reflection Questions:
- Dawn mentions feeling like "the second victim" of her childhood abuse trauma. Have you ever felt like past hurts negatively impacted a current relationship? What did you do to address this?
- Dawn struggled with feeling abandoned by God when her husband left. When have you struggled with feeling abandoned by God? What helped renew your trust in Him?
- Dawn shares how reading Scripture helps train us to recognize God's voice and direction. What role does reading the Word play in your life? How can you be more consistent?
- Dawn chose not to become bitter and angry but to pursue healing. If you're struggling through a divorce or broken relationship, what steps can you take to find wholeness?
- Dawn mentions "taking the next right step" despite uncertainty about the future. What's one right next step you can take in your current situation to move forward healthily?
Linda Evans Shepherd is an international speaker and a best-selling author of 38 books including Praying Through the Hard Times. She is the CEO and founder of Right to the Heart Ministries which includes the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Arise Esther Movement, Leading Hearts Magazine, and the Arise Daily Devotionals.
Important Links:
Linda's Prayer Books: https://www.gottopray.com/linda-s-pra...
Get Linda's Blessing Gift Here: https://blessing.pages.ontraport.net/...
Peace Blueprint: ...
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Manage episode 389150822 series 3522826
After 28 years of marriage, author Dawn Damon was devastated when her husband abruptly left for another woman. Having survived childhood abuse, Dawn thought the worst was behind her. Despite desperately praying for the restoration of their relationship, God impressed on her heart that He wouldn’t violate her husband’s choice. Though painful, Dawn shares how she processed feelings of rejection that echoed her earlier abuse. By drawing close to God, His presence became tangible during her grief. In time, He restored her ability to trust and brought Dawn a godly husband. Her story offers hope to those struggling through divorce or waiting for their miracle.
Reflection Questions:
- Dawn mentions feeling like "the second victim" of her childhood abuse trauma. Have you ever felt like past hurts negatively impacted a current relationship? What did you do to address this?
- Dawn struggled with feeling abandoned by God when her husband left. When have you struggled with feeling abandoned by God? What helped renew your trust in Him?
- Dawn shares how reading Scripture helps train us to recognize God's voice and direction. What role does reading the Word play in your life? How can you be more consistent?
- Dawn chose not to become bitter and angry but to pursue healing. If you're struggling through a divorce or broken relationship, what steps can you take to find wholeness?
- Dawn mentions "taking the next right step" despite uncertainty about the future. What's one right next step you can take in your current situation to move forward healthily?
Linda Evans Shepherd is an international speaker and a best-selling author of 38 books including Praying Through the Hard Times. She is the CEO and founder of Right to the Heart Ministries which includes the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Arise Esther Movement, Leading Hearts Magazine, and the Arise Daily Devotionals.
Important Links:
Linda's Prayer Books: https://www.gottopray.com/linda-s-pra...
Get Linda's Blessing Gift Here: https://blessing.pages.ontraport.net/...
Peace Blueprint: ...
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