The Nitty Gritty

Ep 28: Blooming Through the Thorns-Guest Dana Johnson

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Schell & Danielle welcome guest Dana Johnson as she shares how God directed her steps after the loss of her husband when he tragically took his own life. We welcome you on this journey of joy, healing, compassion, and Blooming Through the Thorns.

Dana shares how:

  • God released her from white-knuckling her life and moved her into the freedom of discovering joy in her true identity as the "Daughter of the King".
  • It's ok to be mad. It's ok to be disappointed.
  • She encourages her daughter through the same struggles she faces.
  • Our Father in Heaven is the only one who can fill the void from disappointment and abandonment.
  • To be content & actively look for the beauty in everything.
  • "Joy is not a choice; its the reward from choosing faith."

    • Scripture:

    Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)

    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    And lean not on your own understanding;
    In all your ways acknowledge Him,
    And He shall direct your paths.

    Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)

    "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

    Proverbs 19:21 (AMP) "Many plans are in a man's mind, but its the Lord's purpose for Him that will stand and be carried out."

    Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) "The Joy of the Lord is [my] strength." (adapted)

    Mark 9:24 (ESV) "Help my unbelief."

    • *correction-misquoted in episode as "verse 7"

      • For more encouragement from Dana Johnson, you can connect with & follow her on Instagram @danadaughteroftheking .

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