In just two days, my first book, Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith, will officially be released. I’ve been asking you some questions related to themes in the book. I invite you to answer in the comment section!
In the book Darkwater, I talk about hearing the voice of God throughout my life. This is a metaphor – I don’t really hear a voice. But there have been experiences in my life which I have interpreted as messages from God – and the message is always one of love. Sometimes it’s comfort, other times it’s challenge, but always it’s love.
I didn’t want to die. I didn’t want to lose these things. I was so scared of leaving, so scared of losing, and so scared of dying. But I didn’t see any other option. It was leave the church or leave the world. And I couldn’t handle either one anymore. I was broken. I was useless. I had made things so very, very bad. But at the point of desolation, I found grace. And grace told me:
“There is another way.”
I was listening now. I had nowhere else to turn.
“You don’t need to leave forever.”
Darkwater, Chapter 33
Whether you believe in God or not, perhaps you believe that a “higher power” of some sort has given you messages throughout your life. In a few words, what is the overall message you receive?
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