When Church Hurt Meets Mother Wounds: Finding Healing in God's Garden
Sometimes healing comes in unexpected ways, revealing wounds we didn't even know we carried.
My journey with mother wounding started early - those deep childhood hurts that shape how we see ourselves, others, and even God. But it wasn't until my faith began deepening that I discovered another layer: church hurt. While I didn't grow up in church, I've come to understand that church hurt, like mother wounds, affects us all in different ways. None of us are untouched.
The Connected Wounds
As my healing journey unfolds, I'm discovering how these wounds often speak to each other:
• When mother wounds affect our ability to trust
• When church experiences trigger old pain
• When both impact how we see God's heart
• When healing in one area reveals need in another
But here's the beautiful truth I'm learning: Jesus is the master of transforming every kind of broken ground into fertile soil.
My Unfolding Garden Story
It started with mother wound healing - just me, my journal, and Jesus. No pressure to perform, no masks to wear. Then, as my faith grew, He began showing me:
• How mother wounds influenced my view of His heart
• Where church experiences needed gentle healing
• Why understanding both matters
• How safety could be rebuilt, one tender moment at a time
Finding Your Sacred Space
Perhaps you're carrying similar wounds. Maybe you've felt:
• Uncertain in spiritual spaces
• Unworthy of genuine love
• Hesitant to trust community
• Unsure how to heal
A Glimpse of Healing Possible
From our monthly healing bundle, here are a few journal prompts that began my healing:
Dear Jesus,
• The mother-wound pain I carry is...
• When I think about church, I feel...
• I need Your truth about...
• Show me where You were when...
Your Invitation to Heal
Healing from mother wounds and church hurt isn't a quick journey, but it's a sacred one. In our Blooming with Jesus community, we're creating a safe space to:
• Process pain without judgment
• Find Jesus in the broken places
• Transform wounds into wisdom
• Grow in authentic community
Want to go deeper? Join our waiting list for the Sacred Garden Growth monthly membership, where we'll explore these themes with:
• Guided healing journals
• Creative expression exercises
• Scripture meditation cards
• Supportive sister community
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Remember: Your wounds are seen, your heart is held, and your healing matters - whether they're from childhood, church experiences, or both.
Growing in grace,
Jennifer
[Scripture for meditation: "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." - Psalm 147:3]
