1 Samuel 1:8 – “Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?”
We have all had instances in our lives when our hearts have been bruised, deceived and even wounded. We have loved and lost; we have opened ourselves up to those who have betrayed our trust and hurt us deeply. Yes we have all had our hearts hurt. Like rips in fabric, to function properly our hearts must be mended; they must be healed.
Hannah’s heart was not only broken because of her barrenness, but the pain of ridicule from Peninnah was more than she could bear. There are a lot of life lessons we endure and they in themselves carry a weight that we must shoulder, but when ‘insult is added to injury’ and we must suffer through ridicule or hassle from insensitive people, the burden seems to be even more troublesome. We can often tolerate physical trauma far more successfully than the pains of heartache. We must turn to God for healing.
Like Hannah, our sorrow can quickly be turned to gladness when we make our petitions known unto our gracious God and trust him for relief. He hears our prayers and is just and loving to care for our well-being. Take your broken heart to him; take your cares and place them at the altar. He wants to hear from you. Not murmuring and complaining; but confiding in him the pain that troubles you and seeking his wisdom and guidance.
Every day is a good day it is up to us to make it a GREAT power-filled day. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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