The Birth of Unveiled61

Loss.

Loss of identity. Loss of value. Loss of purpose. Loss of hope. Loss of me. This seemed to be the reoccurring cycle of my life before I ever really had a chance to recover from the last detour, distraction, or devastation that hit me.

None was more crippling than the undoing of my marriage, that though completely crumbled from the weight of both of our sins, was already marred and shattering at the altar. On my floor of affliction I found the grace, love, and strength of my Bridegroom who had never left my side, though more than I can count I had left His.

It took me a long time to get up from the floor to which I had fallen. In fact, I’m still learning to stand. But while I was down there, God led me to Isaiah 61. I would get bits and pieces of this chapter in verses at a time, until finally I realized He had meant to speak all the words to me.

I remember reading them through well-watered eyes and having a glimpse of hope—this is what my Savior was doing and would do for me. I recall asking God why I had to endure the suffering I was experiencing, and it was in these words He answered. He told me so that I would be able to bind up the brokenhearted and proclaim freedom for the captives, so that I could bestow crowns of beauty instead of ashes and provide the oil of joy instead of mourning and the garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair to those who grieved in Zion.

Unless I had lived in that place, I would lack the compassion, patience, and wisdom that would be necessary to help others discover the restoration and wholeness in Christ that I’m still finding myself.

Unveiled61 is my invitation to you to come into the dressing room of my life. It’s me uncovering my brokenness, sin, imperfections, and faults and many of the pearls of wisdom life experiences have taught me, none being more important than the trustworthiness and faithfulness of God. So grab your favorite drink and those cozy socks you like and have a seat. In my transparency, you’ll find that you’re not alone and within you is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered too.