~ God Cares for the Brokenhearted ~
As I sit this morning to put thoughts to paper or rather type to screen, I realize this is a heavy journal entry I am making. At least it begins heavy, but read with me, please as the joy is in the journey!
I believe all the trials, tribulations and trauma that beset some of us, like the joys, times of jubilation and song, are what makes each of us unique (in God's sight) even if no one else, including us, feels that way about us sometimes.
My wounds or any other person's wounds cannot magically disappear, but knowing I am perfectly loved and kept makes the pain much less and yes, bearable and life much more than just manageable. Only our awesome God can give me healing for my whole being mind, body, heart and soul.
Without a doubt, I know my health is maintained by my great love for my heavenly Father and by fully accepting the sweet care and love He has for me now and forever. This truth combined with the jewels of faithful friends and even strangers has been a real strength for me on my journey! Wonderful blessings that help me grow as I walk forward!
Eventually, 'In His Time', all wounds of all kinds will be healed by the Creator of time. Yet, until that hour strikes I/we must rest in and trust that this life is not all there is.
How do I/we gain this healthy, heavenly perspective? I find that direction/encouragement in the apostle Paul's writing, as he calls us to lift up our eyes: “Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ Jesus. He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come” (2 Corinthians 1:21-22).
Timothy Keller puts it this way: “Everything sad is going to come untrue and it will somehow be greater for having once been broken and lost.” That gives me a reason to smile!
I hope you will proclaim and rejoice with me in that great hope for an eternity where, “There will be no more death nor mourning nor crying nor pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4).
Hugs & blessings, dear friends!
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RoseNaomi
<3 We need to be taught scripture that confirms our trials/tribulations/traumas are allowed by God to strengthen us spiritually. We need to realize the victory over satan was already won through Christ and to live joyously, not fearfully. The waiting process is intended to grow us up spiritually. Begruding it slows down the emotional healing. Thanks for the reminders in your post.
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