Hurt, Heal, Help!
– From Ending Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer
Romans 5:5
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Sometimes people say or do things that hurt you, but you have the God-given ability to love these people. One good way is to start by following the well-known golden rule. It isn’t easy. In fact, it requires discipline. But God will help you if you really want to do it.
Discipline is your friend, it is the ability God gives you to walk in His ways. Although it is difficult, discipline is temporary discomfort that can lead to permanent or long-term enjoyment.
If you’ve been hurt and learned to overcome it, you have a valuable tool to help others. God comforts us so we can comfort others. Here’s the progression: We are hurt, we allow God to heal us, and we are ready to help others. Hurt, heal, help! It’s a process that can literally change your life, and the lives of many others around you.
From the book Ending Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2004 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.