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“I wish God was a girl so I can talk to Him about girl stuff”

“I wish God was a girl so I can talk to Him about girl stuff.” My ten-year-old daughter went on to explain that she didn’t feel that she could relate to a “boy God” when praying for personal cares and concerns. This got me thinking about how I could explain to her that while God is our Father and the Son of Man, His perspective and understanding can and do encompass my daughter’s femininity.

In my research, I came across a terrific blog post* that talks about the mother-heart of God, sharing attributes that connect to a mother’s nurturing.

  1. He cares for our hurts. He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. (Ps. 147:3 NLT)
  2. He is our comforter. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. (2 Cor. 1:3 NLT)
  3. He is full of compassionate care. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. ( 40:11 NLT)

We see the mother-heart of God in practice every day at Faith House as He enables our team to love well and minister effectively. Faith House’s director Terri Gray shares her own story and how it has shaped her hopes for the women God has entrusted to her care. Watch the short video on our website www.therescuemission.org/programs/faith-house/.

 

I pray that each of you, male or female, receive the fullness of who God is to us – in expressions of both fatherhood and motherhood.

~Jasmine

*The Mother Heart of God, by Candice Brown, May 10, 2020 https://candiceleebrown.com

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Shari Balodato
Faith House Program Specialist

Shari Badolato is the Program Specialist for Fath House. Before joining the Mission staff, she was a church Kids and Family Pastor. Shari enjoys hand lettering and going to the beach and movies with her family. She says, “I am grateful for the hope I have found in Jesus and have a passion for helping women find wholeness and healing in Him. I consider it a true privilege to partner with The Faith House.”

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Brenda Bell
Rescued Treasures Coordinator

Brenda coordinates the volunteers who sort clothes and assist guests in Rescued Treasures.

She has been working with people in poverty since 1981. She says, “First, I befriend them. Then I find out what they need and refer them to the program that could best help. I only help people who want help, and only in the ways they want help. Some people have addiction problems and don’t want to leave the street. I’m still their friend.”

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Carol Switzer
Faith House Program Coordinator

Carol coordinates the programs at Faith House, working with residents to help them develop skills for independence. Carol also runs Crossed Bridges with her husband Jonathan. She enjoys playing any sport with a ball, crocheting, bike riding, and spending time with her husband and five children. 

“He who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:21) explains what wakes Carol up in the morning to begin a new day; being able to serve the Lord while working with people, whether it be administratively or relationally. She loves hearing the testimonies of how Jesus has changed people’s lives, especially because He’s done so much for her!

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