Episode #230: Stories of Loneliness with Jennifer Wing

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Wing, who has been through some back to back seasons of loneliness mostly due to chronic fatigue and other unknown illnesses. Everyone has different reactions to hard times, and one of Jennifer’s was being angry at God. But instead of pretending to be fine, or not upset at God, Jennifer learned to be angry WITH God, not in His general direction, but in His presence. And here she found a closeness. Jennifer shared that she wrestled with concepts of performance based community and what she called “devine unavailability.” And throughout her struggles, God showed her over and over He is gracious, kind and generously gives specifically just what she needed. 

This conversation was so encouraging to all of us who have been in seasons of loneliness or have friends and family who are currently in those seasons. Jennifer encourages us to remember “God sees your unseen work.” That “growth doesn’t feel like growth” but it really is when you look back. And challenges us to remember that “God’s mercy is so much bigger than we think.” We hope you walk away from listening with the same encouragement and hope we felt from chatting with Jennifer!

Listen to Jennifer's sermon here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nwbgLFhwpGP0oeyvDa3kZ?si=fMMLf-c7RGaVsamIZMu7wQ

Or Watch her whole service here: https://www.mygateway.life/sermons/speakers/jennifer-wing/faith-healing-the-whole-truth-embracing-jesus-in-our-suffering