Pain has a way of reshaping how we see the world—especially after divorce. In this episode, we explore how living from pain instead of God’s truth can quietly delay healing, purpose, and forward movement. Using Matthew 28 and the story of the women at the tomb, we unpack how grief distorted their expectations—and how we often do the same thing when we’ve been wounded. They came prepared to bury what they believed was dead, unaware that resurrection had already happened. If you’ve been navigating life with a broken compass—led by emotions, fear, or past experiences—this episode will help reorient you back to true north: the Word of God. This is a call to stop carrying spices for what God has already promised to raise, to trust that the stone has already been rolled away, and to step into healing with faith instead of fear. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: The difference between your truth and God’s truth Why pain can distort perspective and delay purpose How the women at the tomb forgot Jesus’ promise—and how we often do the same What it means to stop praying only from pain and start praying with expectation Why emotions make a terrible compass after divorce How God is already working on obstacles you’re still worrying about The danger of carrying “grave clothes” into your future How to leave the past at the foot of the cross and press forward Key Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 28:1–8 – The women at the tomb and the rolled-away stone Hebrews 11:1 – Faith as the substance of things hoped for Isaiah 65:24 – God answering before we even call Philippians 3:13–14 – Forgetting what is behind and pressing forward Psalm 91:1 – Dwelling in the shelter of the Most High Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted Hebrews 13:5 – God will never leave or forsake you Reflection Questions: Are you living by God’s truth—or by pain-shaped emotions? What are you still carrying spices for that God has already promised to raise? Are you focused on past hurt so much that you’re missing future purpose? What truth will you take into your next season? Call to Action:If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may be stuck between pain and purpose. And remember—resurrection isn’t something you earn. It’s something you receive when you trust His truth over yours.   We are the fragrance of Christ, Dana This video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5qvBdlbTsyk WEBSITE: www.redeemed-identity.com LINK TREE: https://redeemed-identity.com/links/   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/redeemidentity/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@redeemedidentity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeemedidentityafterdivorce/#   Book Funnel: Who AM I After Divorce: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/4k769kpebf   Amazon: Healing After Divorce Paperback: https://a.co/d/8mjG6dp   Healing After Divorce ebook https://a.co/d/etcpVyR WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE SHOW:   PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-identity-after-divorce-christian-divorce-encouragement/id1752761447   YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RedeemedIdentityAfterDivorce