What if God is Kinder Than You Were Taught?

Written By Melodi Kitzmiller

If you’ve ever walked away from a church service feeling more afraid than comforted, or wrestled with anxiety during your quiet time, this post is for you.

As a Christian woman healing from spiritual abuse, you may have been taught that God’s holiness means harshness—that He’s always watching, waiting to punish, or disappointed in you. But what if that’s not true? What if the holiness of God is actually the very thing that can bring you peace, restore your soul, and help you rebuild your faith after church hurt?

In this article, I explore how thinking through “Hallowed be Your name” can bring a sense of peace and comfort, which is not what we were taught in legalistic or high-control religious settings. You’ll also learn how to use narrative trauma writing, one of my favorite tools for processing painful church memories—in a way that’s gentle, empowering, and healing.

If you’re ready to break free from fear-based faith and reconnect with the kindness of God, keep reading. This space is for you.

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Melodi Kitzmiller

Christian mental health coaching, and teaching how to live well after experiencing traumatic events, which may include suffering from anxiety, post-trauma symptoms, and depression, and aren’t sure where to go from here. Melodi holds a master of arts in trauma and crisis counseling and works from a Christian worldview. She has helped adults who have suffered traumatic childhoods, spiritual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and those who are simply searching to find the fulfillment that a life of well-being can bring.

https://MelodiKitzmiller.com
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