Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by heartache that you didn't even want to talk to God? When loss, grief, and suffering pile up one after another, it's easy to feel stuck — angry, exhausted, and wondering where God is in the middle of it all. In this deeply personal episode, Madelynn Reyes, Donor Community Manager at Proverbs 31 Ministries, shares her journey through a season of unimaginable loss and how Jesus met her at her lowest point. Through the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, Madelynn reminds us that God doesn't wait for us to get ourselves together — He's already there, waiting to meet us in our mess. Whether you're walking through your own season of suffering or supporting someone who is, this conversation will encourage you that your story matters and God wants to use it.
You’ll learn:
- Why it's OK to be honest with God about your anger, disappointment, and pain.
- What it means to acknowledge your own suffering and give yourself permission to heal.
- How Jesus uses your brokenness and heartache to bring hope to others.
- The power of being fully known and fully loved by a God who never pushes you away.
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