Inner Healing..

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Today’s Word is about inner healing as God desires to heal your soul. Life teaches us who we are, it reveals our character, talents and abilities that have been given to everyone. Yet, the walls we build need to be broken as you cannot serve effectively while still holding on to personal hurt. Jesus is saying to you today He knows what took place. He saw what they did. He heard their conversations and He has come to change your story and bless you right in front of your enemies.

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

– Psalm 34:18

Within each of us, whether we are aware of it or not, is an inner child, with all the emotions and vulnerabilities of our younger selves. This inner child represents our capacity for innocence, wonder, awe, joy, sensitivity, and playfulness, and it also holds our accumulated childhood hurts, traumas, fear, and anger. As children, we learn to negotiate the world around us and to form connections with others, beginning with our parents or primary caregivers. What we experience during these formative years stays with us forever, shaping the ways in which we navigate life and relationships.

Jesus Christ understands what you’re going through and can make you whole again. Turning to Him is the greatest source of self-help. He makes healing and forgiveness possible to all mankind.

Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God's way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur.

The New Living Translation says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

Eugene Peterson interprets this verse in the Message Bible as, “If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.”

The heart of a Psalmist is familiar with suffering and consistent in hope. This pattern emerges time and time again. The writer expresses an honest struggle, makes a request, and ends with a choice to trust in God. May you embrace His peace as you are loved unconditionally by Him. He wants to bring that joy back inside your life and renew your love for Him.

In His Grip,

Pastor Wendy Schenkel