𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

November 17, 2024

The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?

Proverbs 18:14 NLT Bible

We may be able to endure sickness, but when our spirits are crushed, it proves to be much more difficult than our actual physical ailments. Many of us know people who may be terminally ill, but somehow, they radiate peace and inner joy. This is not so with those whose spirits are bruised, crushed and broken. People in this state feel unloved and unwanted and life has no real meaning. They simply exist and seem unable to lift themselves out of the slump. Many things contribute to broken and bruised spirits. Abuse, broken relationships, rejection, loneliness, betrayal, negative words from someone, loss of a loved one and in some cases mental imbalances.

We have a responsibility to reach out to those who are emotionally wounded and hurting. We may not understand the reason or the depth of their pain, but we must help. Prayer is imperative, but we also need to show we love and care in tangible and meaningful ways, by simply being there to listen, to uplift, to comfort and to assist in any way we can. God alone can heal crushed and broken spirits and even in our anguished state, He is with us. With His help, sadness and gloom will be replaced with joy and slowly but surely, the sun will come shining through. 

Thank you, Lord, for always being with me. When I'm overwhelmed and my spirit is crushed and bruised, You reach out to me with love and comfort. In the same way, help me to reach out to others who are broken and hurting. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia