Share The Struggle Blog

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Each week we bring you resources, insights, and stories that illuminate the path to mental and spiritual flourishing, guiding you on your journey towards wholeness and healing.

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How Can Spiritual Intimacy Deepen When God Feels Silent?

God’s wisdom is not a formula—it’s a presence. This blog unpacks how divine wisdom shapes your everyday decisions with clarity, not confusion. Learn how Scripture, surrender, and spiritual discernment work together to lead you—not toward fear of missing it, but into faithful, steady steps. God’s wisdom isn’t hard to find. It’s already walking with you.

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How Can Marriage Intimacy Grow Again After Distance or Disconnection?

When prayers feel hollow and God feels distant, spiritual intimacy can seem out of reach. But what if silence isn’t absence? What if it’s invitation? This gentle reflection walks through how spiritual intimacy grows—not in noise or performance—but in stillness, honesty, and endurance. If you’re walking through a quiet season, this is your reminder: God is still near.

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Wisdom From God: The Transformational Shift That Changes Every Decision

When intimacy feels out of reach, it’s not the end of connection—it’s a signal to begin again. This honest, gospel-rooted guide shows how emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy can be renewed through safety, not pressure. Whether you feel miles apart or just slightly off, your marriage isn’t beyond repair. With God’s help, even tired hearts can reconnect.

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Biblical Guidance: Receiving Clarity From a God Who Still Speaks

What if guidance didn’t mean guessing? This post helps you understand biblical guidance not as a test to pass, but as a relationship to trust. Whether you’re stuck, confused, or tired of second-guessing, learn how Scripture, prayer, and God’s peace work together to direct your steps. You don’t need a perfect plan—you need a present God who leads with grace.

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How Does Trauma Release Happen When You Invite God Into the Deepest Pain?

Trauma doesn’t disappear on command. It lingers in your body, your breath, your reactions. But healing doesn’t start with striving—it starts with safety. This Scripture-centered guide explores how trauma release happens not by forgetting, but by inviting God into the deepest pain. You don’t have to be “over it” to be held by Him. Your nervous system can learn rest again—gently, honestly, and at your own pace.

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Emotional Resilience: How Faith Builds Strength in Weakness

Emotional resilience isn’t pretending you’re fine. It’s learning how to bend without breaking—anchored in the strength of Christ. This blog offers five biblical pillars of resilience, from honest lament to identity restoration, all grounded in grace. If you’re weary from grief, anxiety, or spiritual exhaustion, you don’t need to be tougher. You need to be tethered. God meets you in weakness—not beyond it.

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What to Expect From a Christian Therapist: Faith Meets Psychology

Not all counseling is the same—and for believers, having a Christian therapist can make all the difference. This guide shows what gospel-aligned therapy actually looks like: safe, shame-free, trauma-informed, and spiritually integrated. You’ll learn what a Christian therapist will (and won’t) do, how faith and psychology work together, and why grace—not performance—is the foundation of true healing.

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Trauma Prayers: Talking to God When Words Won’t Come

When trauma shuts down your body and silences your voice, prayer can feel impossible. But God isn’t waiting for polished words—He’s present in your rawest moments. This blog offers Scripture-based trauma prayers and gentle language when you can’t find your own. Whether you're triggered, disconnected, or overwhelmed, these grace-filled prayers help you stay rooted in truth when everything else feels shaky.

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Gospel-Centered Therapy: Why Grace Changes Healing

Therapy isn’t just for the “really broken.” It’s for anyone ready to heal with wisdom and grace. This post breaks down what gospel-centered therapy actually looks like—blending clinical tools with Scripture-rooted truth. Whether you’re processing trauma, anxiety, or spiritual wounds, this kind of therapy doesn't just treat symptoms—it restores identity, honors your story, and draws you closer to the heart of Christ.

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