The Fight for Healing Our Wounded Hearts
Whether it stems from a shattered relationship, a child’s chronic illness, anxiety about the future, the scars of past abuse, the loss of a loved one, or the death of a cherished dream, emotional pain can launch an enduring battle within us. Left unchecked, this struggle often takes a toll on our spiritual well-being.
As Proverbs 15:13 reveals: “By sorrow of the heart, the spirit is crushed.” In essence, broken hearts lead to broken spirits over time. When I meet a fellow sister in Christ who shares that worship music no longer uplifts her, her prayers feel like they go unheard, or reading the Bible has become dry and uninspiring, she often wonders, “What am I doing wrong?” My first thought is usually, “What broke your heart?”
The journey to emotional healing can feel overwhelming, yet it is essential for spiritual restoration. But as believers, how do we equip ourselves for this battle?
For many of us, the instinctive response to emotional pain is prayer—and rightly so! Ephesians 6 urges us to put on the full armor of God and ends with this vital command: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Eph. 6:18).
This reminds us that the battle begins in the spiritual realm. Prayer is not only our first line of defense but also one of our most powerful weapons in the fight for healing.
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