I was laying flat on my OB-GYN’s exam table when I noticed the sign taped up on the ceiling that read, “I HATE THIS!”
I chuckled as I read the words that most women feel but are afraid to voice aloud when they’re about to be examined. Fortunately for me, it was only a quick “measure-my-belly” pregnancy visit that day.
It’s the same sentiment I feel when I make that routine visit to the salon.
I wish I could say I’m going there for highlights or a facial, but when I climb onto her chair, I know I’m in for a literal tear-jerker as the sweet lady threads my face.
Not a visit I look forward to, but trust me, it’s a necessity.
Recently, I was going through a rough time, feeling alone and overwhelmed. At the time I didn’t realize it, but I was putting more expectations on the people around me, but as for me? I was doing everything just fine.
Or so I thought. It took a bit of counseling for me to realize that I had things mixed up.
I had a counseling session with my Father. This past weekend at church, I was reminded that the Holy Spirit is our Counselor.
We often hear this verse during Christmastime, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV
God knew that we would need a little counsel here and there.
After Jesus left the earth, the Holy Spirit came to reside in the hearts of the believers and took the role of our Comforter and Counselor.
When you think of a counselor, you think of a person who will listen for long periods and then, impart wisdom.
I can tell you that I vented to God, and He listened to me. He also convicted me, and I needed that to move forward and ask for forgiveness.
We all go through situations where we want to throw up our hands and say, “I hate this!”
I get it.
Sometimes, we need to seek counseling from a licensed professional, depending on our experiences. Trained counselors can help us in ways friends cannot. That is okay, too.
Just know that you can trust your Father, who has sent the Holy Spirit to bring complete healing and conviction to your soul. No one can bring healing like the Holy Spirit can. Trust him with your deepest thoughts and longings, and start talking to Him.
Watch the healing begin.
~Betsy
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