Wounded by God's People

Tucked into Abraham’s biography is the story of Hagar, a young Egyptian slave with whom Abraham had a son named Ishmael. Hagar stands out because she was wounded — not physically, but in ways that were as emotionally and spiritually painful as any injury to a body would be. Some wounds were provoked by her own behavior, but others were inflicted by those who considered themselves God’s people. As Hagar’s story unfolds, listeners discover that wounded people often become wounders themselves. While Anne identifies with the wounded, the unpleasant reality is that she also identifies with the wounders because she has been one too. She knows from experience that wounding is a cycle that needs to be broken. And, according to Lotz, by God’s grace, it can be. Many have had similar experiences where they have been wounded. Whatever their hurts may be, Wounded by God’s People will help them begin a healing journey — one that enables them to reclaim the joy of God’s presence and all the blessings God has for them.