Chronicles of a Healing Soul

The person in pain needs two things. 1) To be seen and validated in their pain. 2) To be grounded in a truth that can transcend their pain.

In the first seven meditations in Job, we centered around number one. But now, we are shifting to the second need. The truth that grounds us despite whatever we may feel.

I wrestled with this episode a little because I didn’t honestly like how harsh the truth sounded coming out of Elihu’s mouth in this passage in Job. But God in His patience gently taught me the heart behind Elihu’s words. That no matter what the trauma, some things remain true about God. Period.

I hope this topic can be as grounding for you as it was for me.

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My Reading: “The Shift: Human Perspective Vs. Divine Purpose” by Elizabeth Hayashi

Scripture References from outside of Job:

* The ancient proverb: “Who has gone up to heaven and come down…” - Proverbs 30:4

* Jesus has been standing beside God’s throne and praying for me - Romans 8:34

What do you do when your story is one you never hoped would be yours?

From severe endocrine imbalance, to relational upheaval, to spiritual pain, Katherine found herself facing a life that she never saw coming and wasn’t sure she wanted. But in the midst of it all, somehow Life met her, from the breath she breathed to the food she put on the table. Soon love was flowing through everything.

If you’re you’re struggling to love your story, welcome. In this space, Katherine encourages each of us to let it be what it is. Maybe we’ll discover that this unexpected landscape is actually still Home.

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This podcast is for you if you can’t help but long for days gone by.

Remember the old you?

The old happiness?

Those painfully distant days gone by?

Maybe you see the blessings in your life now, and you’re grateful for that! But you can’t help but feel that the current season is so gray compared to back when?

If that’s you, I’m with you. And we’re going to find out that Job is too.

What can we learn from his story about the seasons of life? Join me as we search for hope in the midst of hard places.

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Scripture Reading: Job 29-31 (NIV ‘84)

My Reading: “The Good Ol’ Days Syndrome” by Elizabeth Hayashi

I knew I was supposed to be writing another episode for my Job series, but I was not having a great day. But then, as Providence would have it, the text in Job that I was supposed to be writing on ended up meeting me in a personal way.

I hope that this episode can meet you in the same way that I felt met right where I was.

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Scripture Reading: Job 25-28 (NIV ‘84)

My Reading: “Holding On and Letting Go” by Elizabeth Hayashi

Scripture References outside of Job:

* There is now no condemnation - Romans 8:1

I’ve noticed that it’s almost impossible to talk about current world events without hearing some anger in the conversation. And I don’t think the anger is unfounded. I believe it is an expression of our longing for justice. And when so much in the world is unjust, the longing is real.

This is a complex conversation. But here are just a few of my thoughts on it. I hope that this podcast will be grounding for you as you continue to wrestle through the injustices both in our world and in your own life.

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Scripture Reading: Job 20-22, 24 (NIV ‘84)

My Reading: “Why So Much Injustice?!” by Elizabeth Hayashi

Scripture References outside of Job:

* That He grieves the very sparrows - Matthew 10:29

I've noticed that it's almost impossible to talk about current world events without hearing some anger in the conversation. And I don't think the anger is unfounded. I believe it is an expression of our longing for justice. And when so much in the world is unjust, the longing is real.

This is a complex conversation. But here are just a few of my thoughts on it. I hope that this podcast will be grounding for you as you continue to wrestle through the injustices both in our world and in your own life. 

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Scripture Reading: Job 20-22, 24 (NIV '84)

My Reading: "Why So Much Injustice?!" by Elizabeth Hayashi

Scripture References outside of Job:

Have you ever felt far from God? Like there was this wall between you and God? Or maybe a wall isn’t the right word. Maybe it felt more like a dark chasm or thick fog.

Today, we keep company with Job, a man who lived thousands of years ago but who felt far from God just like us.

Hidden deep within his cries of agony, we might just find a silver thread of hope.

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Scripture Reading: Job 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 (NIV ‘84, with some select verses from NASB ‘95)

My Reading: “A Wall Between Me and God” by Elizabeth Hayashi

Scripture References outside of Job:

* Chronic pain as a “Messenger of Satan” - 2 Corinthians 12:7

* “Physical proof of our innocence” - Hebrews 12:24

* “A Wonderful Counselor” - Isaiah 9:6

* A God who puts our tears in His bottle - Psalm 56:8

* “What if we could know that God isn’t looking at our sins at all, that God isn’t accusing us?” - Romans 8:1

* A shoot from Jesse’s stump - Isaiah 11:1

* “That which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes...” - 1 John 1:1

* Feet that walk towards disease - Luke 5:12-13

If I can manifest good things for my life, does that mean that the bad things are my fault?

This is not just a theoretical question. It’s practical and important. We need to know if we can control the outcome. Because if we can that’s a heavy weight for each of us to carry.

But if we can’t, then we need to know we have someone who cares who can shoulder that weight for us.

Welcome to today’s conversation on God, suffering, and humanity.

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Scripture Reading: Job 8, 9, 11, 12 (NIV ‘84)

My Reading: “The Dark Side of the ‘Prosperity Gospel’” by Elizabeth Hayashi

If I can manifest good things for my life, does that mean that the bad things are my fault?

This is not just a theoretical question. It's practical and important. We need to know if we can control the outcome. Because if we can that's a heavy weight for each of us to carry.

But if we can't, then we need to know we have someone who cares who can shoulder that weight for us.

Welcome to today's conversation on God, suffering, and humanity.

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Scripture Reading: Job 8, 9, 11, 12 (NIV '84)

My Reading: "The Dark Side of the 'Prosperity Gospel'" by Elizabeth Hayashi

“No one is comfortable with pain. Not the people in pain. Not the people watching the pain. We want to get out of it and help others out of it. And I think that’s what Eliphaz was trying to do.”

But maybe friendship is not always about trying to help someone out of pain. And sometimes, it’s about helping them through. No matter how long it takes.

Join me today as we reflect on friendship, suffering, and the power of our words.

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Scripture Reading: Job 4-7 (NIV ‘84)

My Reading: “What NOT to say to a hurting friend” by Elizabeth Hayashi