Walking Wounded

"Here's to all the walking wounded...to those still carrying a little heartbroken boy or girl inside; to those who feel rejected and lonely; to those who woke up with a dull ache inside; to those who are wondering where God is in the midst of their deep pain; to those whose past wounds have been pulled open yet again; to those weary and worn out and longing for some place called home; to those in the darkness who can't seem to find the light; to those who wonder if they will ever find love; to those who feel misunderstood; to the abandoned and discarded; to those who feel they are running out of reasons to get out of bed each morning; to those in the clutches of depression; to those who are smiling on the outside but dying on the inside; to those suffering in silence. Here's to the walking wounded."

"So what do you do when you're in deep emotional pain, and you're burned out on religion?"

"There was a time when I sought after God b/c I wanted certain benefits of knowing Him. But I had to ask, 'How's that working for you?' Well, it wasn't!"

"One evening, God got my attention. He said, Jim, you're searching for it (relief/rest) through life circumstances, human relationships, success, even through a set of Christian beliefs, practices and principles about me. You seek me b/c you want me to give it to you. Jim, I am IT. I am love. I am life. I am peace. I am joy. I am satisfaction. I am freedom. It's not something I give; it's who I am."

- Jim Palmer, Relevant Magazine