Have you ever had a life changing moment? A tragedy, unexpected diagnosis or sudden loss that left you feeling alone, confused or in despair, wondering what to do next? When Wendy Rickard’s husband fell into a utility area, dropping twenty feet on his head, she began to question God. He survived, but his brain injury meant her family lost the father and husband they depended on for everything. Their family of four imploded.
Wendy wondered what God’s purpose was in this heartache, if He would take care of their future and if their lives would ever be the same again. God’s answers were not immediate, and quite frankly, rather slow. But He did answer her questions in His own way and in His own timing.
Today Wendy can tell the story of both her husband and their family’s healing and she’s sharing that story in this episode. If you’ve been through a life-altering experience, Wendy wants you to know that no matter what you are facing, God can bring hope and healing to you as well.
Scripture From This Episode
But now, this is what the Lord says– He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:1-2
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide Your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?… But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me. – Psalm 13:1-2, 5-6
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13
…but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. – Romans 5:3-5
Resources
Focus on the Family Counseling Services
Connect with Wendy at WendyARickard.com
If you’d like to watch the podcast on YouTube, go to this link: https://youtu.be/CNwVxvCAfxg
Wendy, this is so thrilling to see yours and Daren’s and the children’s story and testimony come to the spoken and written page! Praise God for the work He has done in you and now the impact that your testimony will have on so many! Beautiful to see His faithfulness and yours too in all the work to see this through! We continue to pray with you and for you in its completion!!! Love you, Daren, and your dear children! Ken
Thank you, Ken! May God lead all of us. We love you all!