Happy birthday, Freely Whole!

Where it’s come from and where it’s going.

10 years ago, on June 1st, this brand and website came to be. It was the day before my birthday, which turned out to be the worst birthday ever and worst day of abuse in my life to that point. I didn’t know what the name Freely Whole was going to signify. I didn’t know what its focus was to be. Only that I was to take that first baby step. That my decades long ministry was shifting, and I didn’t know how.

I knew my life was in chaos from without, but held on to the strength and hope from God within. I knew brighter days were coming. And that my ministry would continue to be to comfort others with the same comfort with which I had been comforted from God. But I wasn’t, right at that moment, feeling much comfort myself.

I had no idea what that comfort would look like, or how I’d get there. I had no idea how I’d get through the Valley of the Shadow of Death that I was in. But I knew God was with me. And that even if I couldn’t see it, there was a light coming, at the end of that valley. His Light would never quit shining brightly, even when I couldn’t see any more than just a glimmer, to keep me going. To keep leading me out of the death trap.

I didn’t know that things would get far worse before they got better. I didn’t know that every victory hill and rejoicing would be followed by an attack back to a deeper pit and crying out to God. “When, O God, will this end!” I didn’t know how people could be so cruel, so entitled. I learned that my life habit of rose colored glasses and thinking the best of people, always giving them the benefit of the doubt, loving and serving them at crushing expense to me, was not in my best interests. Being their martyr was not God’s design for my life. Living amongst wolves in sheep’s clothing was only getting me devoured. The enemy was on the rampage to steal, kill, and destroy. But greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.

Step by step, God was leading me to Freedom. Not the ultimate Freedom that I already had for Eternity, through the finished work of Jesus Christ that fully changed my life and gave me new Life decades before, but the Freedom from allowing evil oppression from others. The Liberty to live my life on earth as a free woman in Christ. To make my own decisions and choices, as led by God’s Spirit within me. The Freedom to say Yes or No. The Liberty to Pursue Happiness.

The green pastures He leads us to, where we rest in safety. Where we are fed goodness. Where we enjoy the beauty in this world. Where we do what we were created to do, with no shaming oppression. Where we are Free to Create—goodness, beauty, healing, a life of living. Where we are Free to walk in Truth!

The journey is neither straight nor level. The journey is a narrow path, with many twists and turns. Many times you feel you’re going backwards and downhill, only to have to climb that next rough, steep path.

I many times return to both Psalm 23, and Pilgrims Progress. Psalm 23 is such a short Psalm. It doesn’t spend time on that Valley that can seem so long, but rather reiterates over and over the faithfulness and goodness of God. Pilgrims Progress, my favorite book outside of the Bible, shows us all the storms of life that come even after losing our burden of sin at the Cross.

Today, my life isn’t free of all struggles. But it is Free! I am walking in the Abundant Life Jesus has for me (not in the abundance of this world.) He came to heal my broken heart, to open my eyes that had remained somewhat blind to the evil being done to me, in order to survive, to set me free from oppression. He has done so.

God has set my feet on the Rock and put a new song in my mouth. He has been my Healer, my Comfort, my Guide, my Strength, my Provider. My All-in-All!

May “many see and put their trust in the Lord.” He wants to be all of that for you too. You are not alone!

As Freely Whole turns 10 today, I reflect on what God has done in this last decade. He has clarified what Freely Whole is and is to be, continually bringing more clarity. As I expected, Freely Whole exists to come alongside you, as a “helper of your joy”, to bring you comfort, encouragement, and support, while helping you grow more deeply in your understanding and love of Jesus. As I expected, it includes ministry to the whole being—spirit, soul, and body—including Beauty from Ashes Creativity, and Essential Health & Healing for body and emotions, and so much more. Not expected was its ministry to abused, divorced women, who love and follow Jesus, through Life Restoration Coaching & Therapeutic Creativity Coaching. Walking alongside Christian women, especially post marital abuse, betrayal, trauma, and life-saving divorce, as they (you?) recover from trauma; restore their wellbeing and heal—spirit, soul, and body; and rebuild their lives.

Freely Whole is not only for abused, divorced women, who love and follow Jesus. It is for any who desire to grow closer to Him. Who desire to express their worship to Him in creative ways. Who desire to walk in greater Freedom and Wholeness—spirit, soul, and body.

Whether you’ve lived through DV and betrayal trauma or not, we’ve all had trials, tribulations and troubles in this life. We all experience stress and struggles. We all need to continue to get closer to Jesus and trust Him more each day. He wants us all to be Freely Whole!

Freely Whole is for you! 💖 I’d love to come alongside you as we walk this journey of Life. Again, you are not alone.

SDG, Living Coram Deo and Freely Whole, ~Liberty

(translation: Glory to God alone, living before the face of God, Freely Whole, in Liberty!)

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Living Coram Deo & freely whole
SDG!
~ Liberty—Life Restoration & Soul Transforming Creativity Coach

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