There's someone runnin' around town who likes to aim darts, hurdle stones, and whack you with weapons called words. He's vicious. No, not your husband or your boyfriend. Heaven forbid--and if that IS so, please call an abuse hotline immediately! I'm referring to someone unseen, the harasser of your life, the devil himself!
We don't do as well with the words! Words that cut, hurt, jab and jeer. Words that are unkind, unjust, unwarranted and unfair. Words that we hide deep inside--for years on end--words that hit us hard--where it hurts--and no healing ointment can help. OR....can it??
YES! There's a blessed ointment that heals and comes right from the heart of God. He knows and understands; He's heard all the hurtful words...and He wants to hold you and soothe you with the balm of HIS healing Word. Walk right into His blessed presence and freely unburden that heavy heart to the One who has already "borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows."
There's no need for you to harbor all those hurtful words any more--give them to the Lord. Then let Him fill your aching heart with HIS words of love, comfort, joy and peace. There's healing in His Word--believe it--receive it--and you will have a wonderful day!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
Bible Gateway.com - Isaiah 53: The Suffering Savior
"To appoint unto those who mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified (Isaiah 61:3)."
"...thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart; for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts (Jeremiah 15:16)."
"For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for them whom thou hast given me; for they are mine...I have given them thy word...Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth (John 17:8,9,14,19)."
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
"Lord, the darts and the digs have hurt, but not nearly as much as the words--words that reside deep in my soul and remind me of the hurt I still hold there. Help me release it all to you this day; then let me feel the Balm of Gilead replacing every hurtful word with the healing Words of Your love and grace; Help me now, Lord, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
