Break the silence

From my own life and from being married to a pastor/counsellor I have learned that sometimes the burdens of life just gets too heavy, and even more so if you have a spouse that is part of that burden, your whole self image and identity gets totally lost, and you only have a wake memory of who you once where.

It can be hard if not impossible to find your way back to a life without fear, doubt or even bitterness or hate, and maybe especially in our Kenyan context there is an idea that we don´t need counselling especially in marital matters but the bible encourages us not to carry our burdens alone in

Proverbs 12:15 the way of a fool is right in his own eyes but a wise man listens to advice.

 Paul also had something to say in his letter to the Hebrews

Hebrews 3:13 but exhort one another every day, as long as it is called today that none of you maybe hardened by the deceitfullness of sin.

Seeking counsel is a biblical instruction to protect us from sin that protects us from getting lost in our burdens so we can keep our eyes on who God formed us to be. To be silent is a strategy of the enemy to drag us further away from God when we need Him the most.

Counselling creates safety and gives guidance in the midst of chaos.

Proverbs 11:14 where there is no guidance a people falls,

but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety

So take the first step to reclaiming your life and identity today and stretch out to a sound biblical counsellor.

Gladys Okoko