"When everything that gives us life just flows out of us and doesn't give us any strength... we live in this tormented place that I call bleeding out."

An episode of "The Pursuit of God" series on the ReNew Your Mind podcast, based on Donna K Woolam's book His Hostage Heart | Encountering the Unrelenting Love of God.

In this episode, Donna Woolam addresses the "bleeding out" moments of life—those seasons where finances, health, or relationships have drained us of every ounce of strength and hope. By examining the biblical account of the woman with the issue of blood, Donna illustrates the futility of being a self-fixer or playing the blame game. The core transformation offered is a shift from self-sourcing to Savior-seeking. Donna calls the audience to lay down the shame of their secret issues and bring their final bit of faith to Jesus. The ultimate call to action is to stop trying to fix the unfixable alone and touch the hem of the Healer’s garment, where personal wholeness begins, regardless of external circumstances. ----------------------------------

We’ve all been there—standing at the end of our own answers, wondering what on earth to do next. For years, I tried to be the ultimate fixer, but I learned that self-sourcing only leads to exhaustion. Today, we look at a woman who had lost everything but gained everything when she decided to stop hiding her secret and start reaching for the only One who could truly make her whole.

• The End of Self-Sourcing: Recognizing that being a "self-fixer" or a victim of circumstances keeps us trapped in a cycle of "bleeding out".

• The Barrier of Shame: Overcoming the fear that if people really knew our secrets—physical or emotional—we wouldn't be welcomed.

• The Power of the Hem: Understanding the prophetic significance of touching the wings (edges) of His garment for healing and shelter.

• Wholeness vs. Perfect Circumstances: Accepting that while Jesus is the restorer, the greatest miracle is the internal transformation that happens the moment we touch Him.

Timestamps:

• [02:07]: The "Self-Fixer" Trap: Why we try to beat ourselves into submission.

• [02:37]: The Woman with the Issue: A picture of isolation and an unclean status.

• [06:01]: Touching the Wings: The significance of the edges of His garment.

• [06:33]: "Who Touched Me?": Why Jesus stops for the one who takes power by faith.

• [12:15]: Instant Transformation: Hope for those caught in addiction or chronic brokenness.

Resources:

• Purchase the Book: https://DonnaWoolam.com/HisHostageHeart/

• Learn More: https://DonnaWoolam.com/

• Support Donna: https://DonnaWoolam.com/Support

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This podcast is for spiritual enrichment and educational purposes only. Donna K Woolam provides teaching as an Author, Speaker, and Teacher; this content does not constitute professional coaching or medical advice.