From Broken To Brazen

Day 1 Healing for the Brokenhearted “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV) Heartbreak, grief, disappointment, loss, and rejection—these are some of the deepest emotional wounds we can experience. And they don’t just hurt emotionally; they take a toll on us physically too. Studies have shown that heartache activates the same parts of the brain as physical pain—like a broken bone. No wonder it feels like we’re falling apart. During this season, I’ve felt it all. Fatigue. Loss of appetite. Or the opposite—comforting myself with sweets I know I don’t need. Chest tightness. And like clockwork, I’d wake up every night at 2 a.m., mind racing. I just wanted the pain to stop. And because I’m a fixer, a worrier, I kept telling myself, Maybe if I can just solve it, it’ll go away. That’s probably why I’d be up in the middle of the night Googling how to stop hurting and finally get some sleep. But then Psalm 147:3 gently reminded me of this truth: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” God never asked me to fix it on my own. He’s not waiting for me to find the right solution or say the right prayer—He’s simply asking me to bring it all to Him. Like a good doctor, He wants to tend to our wounds. But just like we have to show up at the doctor’s office for treatment, we have to bring our pain to God. “God, I’m hurting. I’m exhausted. I’m anxious about how this will turn out. I can’t sleep. I don’t even know what to pray—please help me.” That kind of honest surrender is where healing begins. He’s not overwhelmed by our pain. He’s not annoyed by our late-night cries. He’s the one who binds our wounds, patiently and tenderly. But we have to trust Him with them. If your heart feels broken today, know this: God sees you. He’s not distant or indifferent. He’s near. He knows what you’re carrying, and even if you can’t see it yet, He’s already working. Healing may not come overnight, but it will come. Because God is faithful, and His desire is for you to be whole again. God is not intimidated by your pain—He invites it. Bring Him your broken pieces, and watch Him turn them into something beautiful. Reflection: • What physical, emotional, or spiritual symptoms have you noticed during this season of grief or disappointment? • In what ways have you tried to “fix” your heartbreak or pain on your own? • How does knowing that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” change the way you view your healing process? Prayer: Lord, You know the depths of my heartache and the weight of my worry. I’ve tried to fix it on my own, but I’m tired. I surrender it all to You—my pain, my questions, my sleepless nights. I believe that You are my healer, the One who binds up every wound. Help me to trust Your timing and rest in Your presence, even when I don’t have all the answers. Thank You for seeing me, loving me, and walking with me through every step of this healing journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Worship: “I Need You Now” - Smokie Norful