wounded healers

Henri Nouwen wrote a book called The Wounded Healer.
Rev. Steve Johnson, father of my friend John had us read this book when he was in charge of the Methodist Summer camps.  I was a young camp director at the time.  Steve was a good mentor to all of us.

The book is about the fact that no one is perfect.  No one has it all together.  No one should ever be put up on a pedestal.  When someone looks too perfect, run away.  When someone acts like they have no faults, run away.  When someone seems perfect, it is fake.

We are all broken.  We are all wounded and that is good.  Who would you best want to seek out in a time of need?  If you are facing divorce, wouldn't you rather talk to someone who has been through it before?  If you are facing cancer, don't you wish to talk with someone who has been down that road themselves?

All of us are broken.  We can still help each other.  We can comfort each other with the comfort that we ourselves have received.  Don't expect your pastors to be perfect.  In fact, help them land in the realm of reality.  We are all wounded.  We can still be healers.  No more pretending... let's just help one another.

Don't be afraid to reach out to those who hurt.  Yes you are not perfect, but you are probably just what someone else needs.

It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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Paris-Normandy River Cruise
October 23-31, 2019
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Holy Land Trip leaving January 20, 2020 $2998 from New York
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