The Brokenhearted

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds Psalms 147:3

Is there anyone on this earth that hasn't experienced a broken heart? Is there one person that hasn't been betrayed, lied to, cheated on, abused, put down, or cast out?

In the midst of our pain and tears, God is there to console us. He sees and accounts for every tear drop (Psalm 56:8). He feels every ache of our heart, and hears every prayer we pray. He knows every pain we feel, because he bore all our pain on the cross. (Isaiah 53:3) He was betrayed by his friends, he was lied about, beaten, bruised and broken, and in the middle of his painful death, he still cried out to his father in heaven, to forgive them. The first step to healing from a broken heart is forgiveness. To say “Lord, I lay it all down before you, and I forgive them. I release them from my mental prison of hurt and anger, and now move forward into your blessing and healing.” The bible tells us to forgive (Matthew 6:14) and pray for those that have wronged us. It's not an easy thing to do, until you consider that praying for our enemies and blessing them with our forgiveness releases blessings over us. (Luke 6:36-38)

No matter the reason for our broken heart, whether it was betrayal, offense, or losing a loved one, we can take comfort in knowing that our heavenly daddy is right there with us, holding us close, and whispering “I am here, my child, and I know, for I feel every heartache, and cry every tear. I won't let you go. Cling to me and I will heal all your brokenness, and turn it into something beautiful. I will give you joy for your mourning.” (Isaiah 61:3)

Lord, I ask that you touch every person reading this that has suffered a broken heart. I pray that you wrap your comfort and peace around them, and send your ministering angels to guard them and encourage them in their time of brokenness. I also pray that you would surround them with the right people to offer them comfort and support. In your name, I pray. Amen.