Damaged Souls
One of the most heartwarming sights ever to behold in a hospital, is in the pediatric department. Robed in pink and blue the babies slumber. They are a gift from God and are born desiring love. Just ahead, the world lies wait, for them to learn just as we did, by walking their whole life through the festive memories that made them laugh, but also times of caution, tiptoeing through fearful times in darkness, sometimes with the cruelty of abandonment, physical and verbal abuse. When a baby is born into such times of fearful insecurity, they ask: “Why didn’t they love me? Wasn’t I a pretty baby? A good baby? What was wrong with me? Why did they do that? Why didn’t someone help me? Rescue me? Why didn’t someone care?”
Our questions seem to be like an ensign that hangs endlessly into space. Our delicate souls became damaged.
For some, many are helpless to move past their anger and cannot think straight. Here is your hope. Our deepest wounds may stay buried, but over time God’s Spirit is working inside healing our traumas by His love.
There is your answer. Your healing will come by His love. Sound too simple? It is God who created you, exactly the way He wanted you. God doesn’t make mistakes. Your eyes are more beautiful than you realize. Your hair is numbered just enough to lay perfectly. Your body was designed by His hand. Just as the baby is a gift, you are still a gift. Your soul; that place of decisions, feelings and personality must now strive to accept the magnitude of God’s love into your life. Within 350 million people, not one person will be alike! There is no one else like you on the face of the earth! You are significant! A promise! Not one person can take your place! His Spirit created us:
- In love
- By love
- Through love, because
- He is love!
You might ask, “Why would a loving God allow this to happen to me?” I say, “Why are there people on earth walking around who have never worn shoes, who eat only rice and drink muddy water?” “Why are people still sacrificing babies?” “Why do people say one thing, then do another?”
If you did not walk in the mud and get dirty, how would you know how it feels to be clean when the rain comes? If we received a life free from wounds, testings and problems, how could we ever become strong in Christ? How would we understand the difference? How could we give mercy, unless we ourselves have experienced it? When we ask God for mercy, do we see the mercy He has already given to us? Can you see what He has already brought you through? Thankful hearts are not born within the little babies we coo and hold. Deep thankful hearts are developed by being without! Thankful hearts are established by going to war. By experiencing the flip side of goodness. By meager beginnings. We become humble. In Christ we are given respect, honor and deep deep love; we have a humble, overwhelming abundance of thankfulness and love in our hearts. We know the difference being without Christ and being in Christ. In Christ, our thankful hearts mold our minds into His character, into His will, by His Spirit of love. This is our journey. This is our calling.
We are called, Vessels of Mercy. Concentrate upon helping and praying for those who are struggling. Meditate upon God’s powerful love in your life. Though our souls became damaged, it is by the love of Christ that heals all our wounds! His Spirit will enable you to forgive all those who have harmed you. Magnify His love in your life in every area.
Let’s pray Psalm 103
Heavenly Father,
Our soul blesses you this morning and your Holy name. We will not forget all of your benefits. You forgive all of our sins and heal us from all of our diseases. You truly have redeemed us from a life of destruction. You have given us your lovingkindness and tender mercies. You give us good things to eat that our youth is renewed like that of an eagle. You give those who are oppressed, righteousness and judgement. Moses knew your ways on behalf of the children of Israel. You Oh Father are merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and full of compassion. You do not stay angry. You have not given us what we deserved when we sinned. Your mercy is great! You remove our sins as far as the east is to the west. You are our Father and know our frame, you love us who fear you, have respect for you. You remember we are dust. We have learned we are like grass, like a flower and when the wind comes, we pass. We know your lovingkindness lasts forever from everlasting to those who fear you and your righteousness to children’s children, to those who honor you. You have printed your commandants upon our hearts, help us to be obedient to your will. You have established your throne in the heavens and you rule over the whole universe. We bless you O Father and your angels who work for you. We bless all those who work for you, all dominions. Our souls affectionately give praise to you! We lift this prayer up to you in the name of your Son Jesus Christ, amen.
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