Inspirations of the Heart
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Despite these horrible feelings, I continued to pray to God asking for His help. In response to my prayers, I received an email from a family member consisting of a message that spoke volumes to my suffering and in turn initiated the healing process within my heart. A passage from the email read: “Nothing makes you feel better but time, prayer, and looking at [your son]. Embrace all these feelings and know your heart will heal with time ... just ALLOW yourself to hurt ... your feelings and fears are real and full of purpose. It’s times like these that we are reminded how precious and miraculous the gift of life actually is. We don't hurt unless we love and we don't fear unless we care. We all do it in different ways, and some do it HARDER than others. God made you the way you are for a reason. And He gave you Brad and your family knowing each smile, fear, and tear you'll have. He gave you Brad because of each emotion you would have, and He gave you your parents and siblings (even your wickedly crazy extended family) knowing each feeling you would feel. They all have something you'll need to PRESS ON. Let them show you what they’ve got, and let God give you what you need.” I was deeply touched by the words that were written and felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I no longer felt trapped by my emotions because I now understood that I had a right to the feelings I was experiencing and that God was actively present in my life. This gift of wisdom gave me the strength that I needed to move forward.
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About the Book
Do you struggle with faith in God? Do you doubt God’s presence in your life? Or, do you believe in God, but desire a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Him?
Inspirations of the Heart is a collection of real-life stories recounting personal journeys of faith and the love, peace, and healing that people have found along the way. Find out how in the midst of heartache, addiction, fear, tragedy, or simple daily encounters, faith in God has been inspired, renewed, challenged, and strengthened.
These beautiful and inspiring stories invite you to see and understand that God is indeed real; He is present and all-loving. He actively works in every person's life when the heart is open to Him.
Life was never meant to be ventured all on one's own. Discover how fulfilling life can be when you invite God into your heart.
About the Author
Jacquelyn Scott is a stay-at-home mother who, like many, faces the daily challenge of balancing multiple roles, such as spouse, parent, and individual. Prior to the birth of her children, Jacquelyn was largely involved with the University of Delaware, where she obtained a master’s of science degree in health promotion. Through her studies, she found that optimal quality of life is achieved through the balance of physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual health.
Graduate school further opened the door to Jacquelyn’s passion for writing to expand upon her interest in spirituality’s influence on quality of life. Jacquelyn understands that placing one’s trust in God is essential for successfully navigating the everyday norms and unexpected hardships, and she strives to share God’s love with others through her writing.
Jacquelyn’s faith-inspired poem, “Engulfed,” was published in the poetry anthology From a Window: Equality by Eber and Wein. She has also authored several articles for Examiner.com as the Wilmington faith and empowerment examiner.
Jacquelyn and her husband, Brad, live in Newark, Delaware, with their three children. She can be reached at inspirationalbook.jrs@gmail.com.