Healing from hurt

If we've never been hurt, we've possibly lived our entire life in a plastic bubble playing solitaire. Getting hurt, disappointed or let down is inevitable in life (even for those of us who do try to live in a bubble). Even people who truly care about us will inadvertently do something that causes us pain.

But here's the good news: God doesn't want us to live with that hurt. Think about that. How many times have our past experiences dictated how we dealt with a current situation? Here's a big question: have we kept ourselves closed from God today due to past hurts? Let's not answer that too quickly. Mull it over.

If we're chained by what's happened in our past (even if it feels small but we know deep-down it's stopping us), we must pray for freedom, and if we need to talk it through with someone, let's do that. Let's look at what the psalmist said about God's approach to pain: 'He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds' (Psalm 147:3 NIV). That's pretty amazing. God cares so much about us that he, God the maker of everything, gladly reaches down to heal us and cover our wounds. And that's the way to freedom.



So what now? Read Psalm 147:3 again. Actually, read the entire chapter... it's awesome. Know that when you invite him to, he will work to bring you to a place where you can love others without fear. Allow him to heal your hurts.





— SCRIPTURE —

'He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.' Psalm 147:3 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Cor 12-14, Mark 15:21-32, Ps 13, Pro 25: 4-8