Our family has been experiencing a time of testing for many months. My amazing daughter-in-law, Brittney, after having many medical tests and going to many specialists, has been diagnosed with a heart issue at the age of 30. There are several other conditions that are contributing to and complicating the treatment of the issue, so it's been a time of financial hardship and frustration with the medical system for her and my son, as well as a physically exhausting and painful time for her. She's bearing it with grace and faith that God has a plan and that her testimony will be for His glory. I'm believing for her full restoration to health and energy, both for her and for her daughter, Bella who is a busy almost-three-year-old who really needs her mama.
Brittney's been in the hospital all weekend and Bella has spent a lot of time with me. When we were praying for her mother last night I asked Bella, "What's wrong with your mommy?" to see what level of understanding she had at this young age. She told me, "Mommy's heart has a boo-boo and she is at the doctor".
There are a lot of hearts with "boo-boos" in this world. Some are physical heart conditions, but there are many, many more spiritual heart issues than physical. The physical issues can be treated. There are medicines, therapies, and surgeries that can improve a person's quality of life and restore their health, but a spiritual heart condition can only be cured by one specialist - the Great Physician - Jesus.
Just as we seek out medical attention from the doctor who has the right expertise to know what to do in our situation, we must seek the Lord for the healing of our spiritual wounds. If we don't consult the medical experts, our condition may worsen and it certainly won't improve. In the same way, ignoring God and just expecting our spiritual heartsickness to disappear can cause it to worsen.
Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
In this difficult time for all of us, I'm leaning on God to deal with all the things I am powerless to change. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Is there a spiritual heart issue which is exhausting you and causing you pain? Have you tried everything else to soothe that discomfort and found that nothing is helping? Consult the right specialist for the job. He created your heart in the first place. He knows what you need and He has the power to heal every issue in your life.
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