Healing Takes Time
Healing Takes Time by David P. Gallagher, published by Liturgical Press in 2005, offers 128 pages of meditations and reflections designed to assist individuals navigating various forms of loss, including the death of a loved one, divorce, or job termination. This resource draws on Gallagher’s personal experiences and includes themes, relevant Scripture passages, and practical steps aimed at fostering healing. The book emphasizes that just as physical injuries require time to mend, so too do emotional and spiritual wounds, reminding readers of God’s love and faithfulness during difficult times.
Readers will find a structured approach to understanding and processing grief through 52 meditations that guide them step-by-step through the stages of sorrow. Healing Takes Time serves as a supportive companion for those experiencing emotional or spiritual distress, making it suitable for both individual reflection and group settings. The meditations encourage a prayerful exploration of grief, integrating themes of healing, faith, and spirituality, while providing practical insights to help individuals regain perspective during their healing journey.
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Loss can occur in many forms, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or termination of a job. Healing Takes Time is filled with 52 meditations and reflections to help people experiencing loss start a journey of healing. This biblical resource draws on experiences from Galagher’s life, and includes a theme, relevant Scripture passages, personal illustrations, and practical steps to take toward healing in each meditation. Just as a physical injury takes time to mend, emotional and spiritual anguish require time, patience, and faith to heal. Perspective is often lost during painful times, and the Scripture passages in this book are a fresh reminder of God’s love and faithfulness.
Most people have heard about the stages of grief, but knowing the stages academically is quite different from knowing them in the heart. Healing Takes Time helps those suffering loss, loneliness, and sorrow prayerfully walk through the stages of grief step-by-step. Healing Takes Time is ideal for support groups or people working at their own pace. This short, practical, and focused book is a helpful companion for anyone experiencing emotional or spiritual distress.
David P. Gallagher (www.agingsuccessfullytoday.com), is a professor, author, and Pastor Emeritus with five decades of pastoral experience. He teaches for the University of Sioux Falls and Moody Distance Learning and is the author of three previous books: Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century, Aging Successfully, and Havens of Hope.
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