Out of the Miry Clay

Freedom from the bondage of trauma is found in forgiveness of the perpetrator.
Easy to say. Hard to live. Our God is a faithful God who is mighty to save.

“He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.” — Psalm 40:2 (NLT)

She was innocent—yet condemned.
Accused of witchcraft. Betrayed by jealousy.
Driven out by fear and hatred.

In a time when lies carry more weight than truth, a young girl’s life is shattered. Forced to flee her home, she embarks on a painful journey through loss, fear, and isolation. Haunted by injustice and scarred by betrayal, she learns that even those who seem kind may have hidden motives.

But in the shadows of despair, light begins to break through. Guided by the wisdom of godly mentors, she learns to trust not in people, but in the unshakable love of God. Slowly, her heart begins to heal. And when darkness threatens once more, she stands firm—not alone this time, but surrounded by faithful friends and a man of quiet strength.

From brokenness to restoration, this is a story of faith forged in fire. Of a girl who becomes a woman.

And of a soul transformed—by grace, truth, and the power of God’s Word.
A stirring Christian novel about healing, hope, and the courage to trust again.

About the author
Navi Za Parr has over 40 years of theological study, beginning at Wesley Institute and continuing at Tabor College in Sydney, Australia.  She is a lover of YWH, a lover of people, and a lover of God’s truth. Navi Za is always seeking a deeper understanding of the world around us. Through her fiction, she highlights the relevance of biblical truths today, drawing on personal experiences with grief and hardship to help others heal. Navi Za explores how fear can impact well-being and health and encourages responsibility and respect for others rather than self-interest.  A light-hearted motto through her endeavours has been: speak if you must;  Be heard if you can;  But always spin a good yarn.