I was sitting in my prayer room tonight. Something I love to do late at night, or actually early in the morning. There is a quietness and stillness when all around me have gone to sleep. There is a place here where no masks have to be put on; no pretensions have to be given; and no concerns over who I’m pleasing are in my mind. This is a place where I can be one with God and myself. This is also a place of complete honesty with my soul. We can try to fool ourselves when others are around but let it get quiet and the real us begins to emerge.

When my soul (my mind, will, and emotions) begins to show its true self, I am forced to be honest with myself and see how I compare with my measuring guide. The Bible says that he who keeps his mind stay or fixed upon God will be at perfect peace. Thats fine most of the time but when emotions rise, it is sometimes difficult to keep your mind fixed upon Him. Whether we like it or not, we are created to be emotional people. God never created a bunch of drones to mindlessly follow Him. He wants us to serve Him with passion and honesty…our entire being given to Him.

As I was spending time being honest with myself, my emotions began to rise. Even now as I write this, tears are falling down my cheeks. I was broken before myself and my Creator. Total honesty with yourself isn’t always pretty. I began sharing with God about my brokenness. Why had I done certain things? Why didn’t I do others? Why must some things be such a struggle? I was broken over something that had recently happened to me and I just didnt know what else to do. I was angry with myself over something I did. I was tired of being hurt. All of these things began to overwhelm me.

Psalm 34:18 says that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 147:3 says that He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Isaiah 61:1 says that the anointing is available to bind up the brokenhearted.

So, as I wait before Him, I am learning 3 things:
1…He is very near. I don’t doubt His presence. I can sense Him right now. I know He lives within me but I also know His presence can be felt around me. Thank you Lord for never leaving me nor forsaking me!
2…it is His will to heal and to bind up wounds. I have never seen anywhere in scripture where His desire and ability to heal body, soul, and spirit has ever been revoked or depleted. Thank you Lord for being ready, willing, and able to heal me.
3…it is His will to pass that anointing on to His children. The anointing can empower us to do things on His behalf such as preaching the Good News and setting the captives free. Thank you Lord for empowering me to bring Your healing to those who need a touch from You. Thank You for making me an agent of Your grace.

Friend, I want you to know that even if you are brokenhearted, you can receive His healing touch today. No pain is too difficult for Him. No pain is too deep for Him. Maybe you are grieving over someone close who is now gone. Maybe you are broken over past mistakes. Whatever the reason, He is the Great Physician. Let Dr Jesus take a look at your situation and let Him heal you.

Live long and prosper!