Sanctuary is a 30-day devotional for those who have been wounded by the Church—whether through spiritual abuse, toxic leadership, silence in the face of suffering, or subtle judgment that made you feel unseen and unworthy. This devotional doesn’t dismiss your hurt. It doesn’t rush you to forgive, force you to “go back,” or offer shallow answers. Instead, it walks with you—gently, honestly, and truthfully—through the grief, confusion, and slow restoration of faith. Each day includes: Scripture from the ESV - A heartfelt reflection that tells the truth about church hurt and God’s healing - A guided prayer to help you reconnect with Jesus - A journal prompt to process your experience with honesty and hope You’ll explore themes like: Spiritual abuse and emotional manipulation - Judgment, exclusion, and hypocrisy in the Church - When you’re hurt by truth vs. when you’re harmed by people - What it means to trust again—without rushing - And how to rebuild your relationship with God, even when community failed you This is not about blaming the Church. It’s about telling the truth with Jesus. You don’t have to carry guilt for being hurt. You don’t have to pretend something wasn’t wrong. You don’t have to sort it all out before healing begins. You just have to come honestly. Whether your wounds are fresh or long ignored, Sanctuary is an invitation to return—not to a building, but to the Person of Jesus. He never harmed you. He still welcomes you. And He is building a sanctuary inside you that no church hurt can take away.