When we’re hurt and heartbroken, it can be very tempting to let our feelings overshadow what we know is true. That temptation was one I particularly struggled with a few years ago when I was going through a season of heartbreak.
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There are verses in the Bible you’ve read several, maybe even hundreds of times, right? There are verses or stories you’ve been taught since you were a little kid, and you can might even be able to quote several of them from memory. But as you grow up, physically and spiritually, and you come across these verses, you will start to notice something new about them. The words will hit home a little differently than they have in the past. You’ll see these passages in a new light because you’re reading them under different circumstances.
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I’ve been going back through a lot of my old journals recently, and as I flipped through the pages yesterday, I stumbled upon an entry from early 2022. I had decided first thing that morning to get up and go for a walk, which wasn’t something I normally did, but apparently, I needed to get some fresh air and spend some time outside - away from my phone, away from work, away from all the things that were overwhelming and demanding.
Read MoreThere are verses in the Bible you’ve read several, maybe even hundreds of times, right? There are verses or stories you’ve been taught since you were a little kid, and you can might even be able to quote several of them from memory. But as you grow up, physically and spiritually, and you come across these verses, you will start to notice something new about them. The words will hit home a little differently than they have in the past. You’ll see these passages in a new light because you’re reading them under different circumstances.
Read MoreThere are verses in the Bible you’ve read several, maybe even hundreds of times, right? There are verses or stories you’ve been taught since you were a little kid, and you can might even be able to quote several of them from memory. But as you grow up, physically and spiritually, and you come across these verses, you will start to notice something new about them. The words will hit home a little differently than they have in the past. You’ll see these passages in a new light because you’re reading them under different circumstances.
Read MoreJust this simple switch in the way we view truth versus our feelings can make the biggest difference as we draw near to the Lord in our brokenness. So if you're hurting today, if you're heartbroken, devastated, or disappointed, the best way for you to find healing is to draw near to the Lord. Embrace the peace that He promises to give that surpasses all understanding. Cling to the promises in His Word. Don't forget that your Heavenly Father is with you every step of the way, and remember that He is a compassionate, gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
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