ODB: Healing from Heaven
October 3, 2011
Prayer is the soil in which hope and healing grow best.
READ: 2 Corinthians 1:1-10
Blessed be . . . the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. —2 Corinthians 1:3
Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish songwriter, singer, and poet. His talents brought joy to many who saw him perform or who sang his music. Yet, tragically, his personal life was troubled by repeated heartaches, including the death of all five of his children during his lifetime. Moore’s personal wounds make these words of his all the more meaningful: “Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” This moving statement reminds us that meeting with God in prayer can bring healing to the troubled soul.
The apostle Paul also saw how our heavenly Father can provide solace to the hurting heart. To the believers at Corinth he wrote: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation” (2 Cor. 1:3-4). Sometimes, though, we can be so preoccupied with an inner sorrow that we isolate ourselves from the One who can offer consolation. We need to be reminded that God’s comfort and healing come through prayer.
As we confide in our Father, we can experience peace and the beginning of healing for our wounded hearts. For truly “earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
— Dennis Fisher
Source: Our Daily Bread
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2 Cor. 1:3-4 is one of my favorite verses. Recently, I have encountered tough and trying times where no amout of money and words of encouragement can resolve.
Romans 5:3-5 — “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings…, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Every trial upon is a blessing indirectly. Its one of the ways how God communicate with us, to shape and develop our character to be someone better after each phase. But He will never allow things not comprehensible by one to come upon them, but things which you can overcome with just Faith, Love and Trust with Prayers. I believe that’s why we find it tough to pray and put our trust in Him when trials are upon us. Coz once there’s a breakthrough, that’s an improvement in character. That’s what God wants. To shape us into someone better than the second before us. 1 Corinthians 10:13. For Faith are the eyes that will never shut in any circumstances. The stronger the faith in God, the clearer you’ll see the His promise for you after every tough times. Hope this help. God bless you!