1-01 Christ Heals the Brokenhearted
- Dr. Michael Stallings
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Heartbreak is a wound that does not always show itself. It comes through loss, betrayal, disappointment, or the slow collapse of what you hoped would last. The pain can feel isolating because it often has no visible marker. Yet Scripture speaks directly to this kind of suffering. Christ does not meet us only in moments of strength. He draws near in our deepest pain.
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The Bible does not minimize grief. It names it and honors it. Jesus Himself wept at the tomb of Lazarus. He did not rush sorrow or explain it away. He entered it fully. Grief is not a failure of faith. It is part of loving deeply in a broken world. Christ does not shame the brokenhearted. He shelters them.
Healing does not come all at once. Christ binds wounds carefully. He does not rush the process or demand emotional resolution before the heart is ready. He sits with us in the ache. He restores what has been torn, often quietly and slowly. Over time, the heart that broke begins to beat again with purpose, not because the pain was small, but because His care was faithful.
Bring your sorrow to Him without apology. This is not weakness. It is trust. Christ does not offer surface comfort. He heals at the level of the soul. You may not yet see how your pain will be redeemed, but you are not abandoned in it. This season of grief is not a detour. It is sacred ground. And you will not remain in pieces forever. The One who heals the brokenhearted is still at work.
Prayer: Jesus, my heart aches more than I can explain. You know the weight I carry and the sorrow I feel. Bind up what is wounded. Stay near as I grieve. Teach me to mourn with hope and to trust You with what I cannot fix. I rest in the promise that You are healing me, even now. Amen.
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