The Listening Project

In the spring of 2022, my world was shattered when my husband of 32 years died unexpectedly of cancer. My life tilted out of balance. As I tried to recover my footing, I clung to God.

The messages on this page are lifted from times of listening to God (I haven’t stopped). They have helped me to heal in my grief journey.  If you’re going through grief or other hardship, I hope these posts comfort you as you consider God’s kindness and love.

Restoring The Brokenhearted

Restoring The Brokenhearted

Remember the floods you’ve seen? Slashing waters destroying river banks, brush, and tall trees. Impossible to restore. Or so it seems. Now you’ve been hit by a slashing flood that has ripped your heart.  You want the before. You want the damage erased and the pain to...

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Breathe

Breathe

Breathe, my child.Breathe in my love and exhale the darkness. Your body aches because your husband left you alone - with a long to-do list. But, dear one, you know this: he never wanted to leave you. He wanted to protect and provide for you. Those things you do in his...

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My Love Is More

My Love Is More

Hold a diamond in your hand. Turn it in the light. See how it sparkles as it reflects the light? My love is more.  Look at the magnificence and rugged mountains, with cascading waterfalls and snowy peaks. My love is more.  Stand at midnight to count the stars. See how...

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Don’t Run Again

Don’t Run Again

Stay.  You have hidden too often, but please don’t run again.  When pain strikes, don’t race away. Walk into the pain. I give you the tools to meet hollowness and fear with courage and wisdom. Let me guide you into fresh places and new experiences. Have...

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Walk In Life Today

Walk In Life Today

Out of the water, I rise. Out of the misty depths, I step up. I have conquered evil: you need not fear. I have finished the battle. You are free. I rise in victory and reach out to you. Take my hand and let me lift you.  Let me fill you with my Spirit so that you walk...

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One Day

One Day

This world is a jar for butterflies. But don’t lose sight of the beauty and freedom I have given you now. When you enter eternity, this world will resemble the jar that held the butterfly. Think about dear loved ones who have left you. They are precious to you and...

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Choosing Love

Choosing Love

Your steps follow what you think. Consider that which is honorable, true, pleasing, and commendable. In your mind, you choose the path of life or death? Of hope or hatred? I give you choice. Freedom.  Love forced is not genuine love. I allow you to direct your...

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Music of the Air

Music of the Air

Listen, my child, to the music of the air as the breeze whistles through branches. The air is fresh with the cool scent of the morning. As the sun rises in the east, birds join the orchestra. Creation sings praise to me. Lean into me, my love. I give you a fresh...

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Embrace My Grace

Embrace My Grace

Ice crystals chime in the trees, joined by hollow notes as frosty twigs twist in the breeze. Walk through this ice palace of crystal and sweet music.  For a moment, the cold temperatures fade as you heed the charm of sound and sight.  In this world, crisp...

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Photographs by Kathy Brasby. More can be seen at this site. 

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