I didn't want to leave the junkyard.

I felt like I didn't have enough time.  I felt like the "work" there wasn't finished yet...like there was more for me to receive from the junkyard.

It's kind of a strange analogy, but is it true that I don't spend enough time in the junkyards of life?

Typically I want to rush out of the hard times, get a quick fix, and get back to the mountain tops!  I want to be on the other side of pain, I want to be restored...I just don't want the process that is required to get me there.

Solomon wrote it, the Beatles sang it..."a time to laugh, a time cry...to everything there is a season..."... and one thing that I am learning is that there are treasures in the seemingly hopeless junkyard seasons.

So, with some reluctance, I will attempt to take my time doing the hard work of allowing God to restore me....  I know that He will continue to lead me as I "walk through" it, He will comfort me, guide me and even give me breathers.... will you join me?

I've got some treasures to share with you today on this episode.  Treasures from some of my junkyard seasons...including an invitation to my Restorable Retreat!

If you are in a hard season, please consider not doing it alone.  Joining me at my retreat may be a great option for you...BUT...I also want to encourage you to seek professional help.  My friend Meagan, who is a therapist and founder of Take Heart Counseling is offering all "Hope Layer" listeners $25 off of their first session with her.  Email Meagan@takeheartcounseling.com , tell her you are interested in the "Hope Layer" discount for your first session.

Thanks for listening in today... may you receive hope and comfort from the comfort that I have received!

To see the pictures that go along with this hopeful talk.... click here for my blog