In this episode of Prayer Investigator, bestselling author Becky Harling shares her story of experiencing abuse from her father as a child, even though he was a pastor. She hid the abuse for many years until she went through counseling while battling cancer. Through an intensive process of counseling, prayer, worship, and learning to separate God the Father from her earthly father, Becky experienced healing from her father's wounds. She emphasizes the importance of bringing the wounds into the light, trusting God, surrounding yourself with support, and focusing on God's true character of love and protection.  Click the transcript download to receive the show notes. 

Episode Reflection Questions:

1. Have you experienced hurt or wounds from a father or father figure? What has made it difficult to speak about or heal from?

2. How might bringing your wounds into the light start you on a journey toward healing? What support might you need?

3. What struck you about Becky's description of picturing herself as a little girl on God the Father's lap, with Him crying for her suffering? How might this transform your view of God?

4. Becky stressed the importance of trusting God, even when emotions make it difficult. What helps you make that choice to trust, even in hard times? 

5. How can focusing on the character of God versus an earthly father bring healing? What aspects of God's character most help you trust Him?

Linda Evans Shepherd is an international speaker and a best-selling author of 38 books including Praying Through the Hard Times. She is the CEO and founder of Right to the Heart Ministries which includes the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Arise Esther Movement, Leading Hearts Magazine, and the Arise Daily Devotionals.
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