Pain - May 20, 2019

Wow, what a crazy month! I've been in and out of the hospital with painful stomach problems. Still no clear answers but Lord willing I will find out something soon. But do you know how wearing every day pain can be? It wears you down not just physically but also emotionally. I turn into Mr. Grinch. I dont want to see anybody and have to put on a fake appearance. I want to be alone. Thank God the pain has eased up the last week.

In our Christian walk with God we will have painful areas. There may be no answers for your pain. There may not be a clear solution. People are going to hurt you, and more than likely it is people who are close to you. They know what button to push to cause a response or pain. Hurting people bleed their hurt on others. Don't be a transmitter of pain or hurt. Take your pain to the cross and lay it at Jesus' feet. He knows emotional and physical pain, he knows emotional and physical hurt, and he knows what it feels like to be rejected by the ones who love you most. His own disciples abandoned Him in his greatest pain. He was betrayed by one of His own disciples. He was beaten and killed by the people who should've recognized Him from the very scriptures they had studied. And His last words were "Lord, forgive them".

What pain are you holding onto? Jesus already bled for it. It has already been covered with the healing power of Jesus. We dont have to put on a fake smile. We can be real with Jesus.  Give up your pain, your ugly tears and your angry rants.  He already knows your heart. Stop holding onto things that Jesus died for and experience true peace.  Be real with the one who created you!

Psalm 147:3 KJV
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.