A Joyful Heart

Proverbs 17:22 ~ A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

There have been times when I have tried to ignore or deny the pain in my heart.  I am learning that when you do not face your issues or you bury your brokenness, that your heart becomes corrupted.  And a corrupted heart is void of joy.  God allows hurt into our lives to help grow us and to draw us closer to Him.  He desires for us to recognize that He is the one that is the Caretaker of our heart.  When we surrender our pain to God, He pours His love over our wounds.  His love is our healing medicine and will restore our joy.  So whatever pain, hurt, or disappointment you are feeling right now, turn to God, the Doctor for your soul.  Allow Him to heal and make you whole again.

Prayer:  Lord, we thank You for Your healing power that not only heals our physical wounds but our heart wounds, as well.  We thank You for how You love us tenderly through our seasons of brokenness.  We pray that You will touch our broken spirits and give us Your joy so that we may be restored to wholeness through the power of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.  Amen.

Purpose in Action: Take time this week to examine your heart and take the broken pieces to God; allowing Him to provide His loving healing.

For His Purpose,

LiKeisha