He heals the brokenhearted
Psalms 147:3 (ESV)
and binds up their wounds.
God cares about our hearts. He knows when we are broken-hearted; he too was broken-hearted when he walked on the earth. Since we have a high priest who “sympathizes with our weaknesses” (Heb. 4:12) he leads us into healing. Sometimes we may need to go through the deep forgiveness process before we are fully healed (see the Renovation Prayer guide on this page.) We also have the Holy Spirit, the comforter, dwelling inside us who comforts us with the awareness of God’s presence and commitment to us.
Perhaps the most important way in which he binds up our broken hearts is by promising hope. He has promised that he will work all things for good. He has promised to make us fruitful. He has promised that he will always be with us. Best of all, he has promised to usher in a new age on a New Earth in which he will restore all the happiness we have lost. This hope keeps us moving forward with anticipation even when our hearts are broken.
If your heart is broken are you looking to him for healing, with faith and patience? Are you looking for a friend or counselor who can support you? Are you learning to absorb his words, which transform your heart?
