From Discarded to Redemption: The Chronicles of a Christian Drama Queen
The hardest part of building a website to share my journey, my thoughts and ideas, my past...my story if you will...is figuring out exactly WHAT to say in this little text box. Why should you read any further?
Well, as a born-again believer in Jesus, author, speaker, singer and victim of abuse, I can promise you that I know what it's like to think like a lover of Jesus but live like a HOT MESS, battling demons of addiction, poor self esteem and more, on a daily basis. Be it rage, fear, abandonment, self-loathing or just belief in the LIE that God can not love me, I've walked those streets and wasted years spewing my anger and resentment at the people around me. YES, even at God! But as a forgiven and redeemed "Discarded Daughter," I now share God's goodness and promises with my sisters, who NEED to walk in freedom...from guilt, bitterness, ingratitude and pain. It's all in God's Word. Let's look together, shall we?
Disclaimer: Lisa Anne Schafer is not a licensed counselor. This blog, website and any publications provided via this website are intended to be used as coaching tools utilizing the Holy Bible to offer comfort, encouragement and peace. Please seek professional counseling or medical/psychiatric care if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-abuse or similar issues.
So...here we are!
A few years ago, I felt the pressing need to share my story. But as a former radio announcer with three adopted children, four grandchildren, who'd been through infertility, childhood abuse and addiction, and with 25 years of homeschooling under her belt,...where should I start?
And then God answered my prayer. "Lord," I asked, "What do you want me to share? Where do I start?" And He replied, "Where have you felt the most pain, and consequently, experienced the most healing, freedom and redemption because of Me?"
And here we are, walking the path of freedom from bitterness, self-loathing and addiction...together.
From Victim to Forgiveness: A Tale of Redemption and Peace
This is a twelve lesson study. I say, "twelve lesson" because the idea of grappling with feelings of abandonment, rage, self-loathing and being unprotected are not concepts that can be deeply dug into on a weekly basis. If fact, I built an undated monthly planner that functions as a guide through these concepts, with memory verses to keep them on track. It has memory verses for each week, scheduling daily activities, meal planning, and note-taking pages. The last lesson is a study of the life of Joseph in Genesis. Aside from Christ, if anyone knows what it's like to feel abandoned by his Father, that guy did.
Both the study and the planner are available from Amazon or directly from me. Just go to the contact page and send a request for either/both. Or use my email @ LASchaferBooks@gmail.com
Are YOU a Christian Drama Queen?
Are you desperate for security?
Have you found yourself looking for love and security in all the wrong places, sacrificing self-respect and morality to get it?
Do you blame God for your past abuse or neglect?
Are you angry at God for allowing your suffering and refuse to give Him your entire heart because of it? Do you doubt He loves you? Wants you? DIED to same you? Do you constantly ask Him, "Why?"
Were you abused, abandoned or neglected as a child?
Have the men in your life continually let you down? Abused you? Taken advantage of you? Do you believe you are unwanted because of your victimized past? Do you carry guilt that isn't really YOURS to carry?
Have you decided you will NEVER to forgive your abuser?
Do you struggle with rage or addiction? Harming yourself or others physically or emotionally? Have you decided in your heart of hearts that your abandonment gives you the right to be angry...stay angry? Have you ever said to yourself, "I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HIM/THEM?"
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My blog
I can talk up a blue-streak, man! But I've never been much of a blog person. I am probably more of a vlogger than blogger. You can find me on YouTube @ChristianDramaQueen where there is PROOF than I'm not afraid of the camera. However, people following me say I need a blog. So I'll be sharing here as much as possible what's going on in my not-so-hum-drum existence.
Don't be surprised if some of my entries are simply assignments for the reader. I like engaging with my followers on a personal level, so I may give you some exercises that will force you to be more real...even with yourself.
