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Now that I\u2019m a father, I see this eve more clearly, but one of the best signs of a healthy relationship is when na kid knows they can come to you with however they are feeling and you can process with them. It\u2019s like that with us and the very Creator of the universe.<\/p>\n

Why do we think we need to mute, hide, or stifle how we feel to the Almighty? He is God so He already knows it! It only seems schizophrenic to know God sees how we truly feel, yet we can\u2019t acknowledge it ourselves.<\/p>\n

Of course this isn\u2019t new. This is actually an act of worship laid out in our very own scriptures. David, a man after God\u2019s own heart, knew hurt, pain, betrayal, fear, grief, and a myriad of things. And he laid that at God\u2019s feet. \u201cWhy are you downcast oh my soul?\u201d And in speaking his true feelings, he knew they could finally be dealt with. Only when acknowledged and laid bare, would he then see the hope given to Him by His creator. Trust in God. Hope in God. Find comfort under His wings.<\/p>\n

What if we actually lived this way? What if we had a constant line of communication open with God and not just came to Him with our tidy prepackaged prayers? My wife Alyssa has a 10 week e course<\/a> where she asks this question and more. A full and thorough walk through the Psalms, and seeing them as anchors and healing balm for our soul in times of turmoil and hurt. Also this week only (day before thanksgiving until December) if you preorder Alyssa\u2019s e course you get mine for free instantly, plus ALL our goodies that come with both. And if you already have my course you can give the new link to a friend and enjoy Alyssa\u2019s when it launches January 1st. Click here<\/a> to check it out or click on the photo below (which by the way how epic is that artwork?!).<\/p>\n

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