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Hurt People Hurt Others

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Good morning

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 22-32

Praise song: Wounded soldiers

 


Meditation:

    Those who have been hurt often inflict pain on others, not out of malice, but because their own unresolved suffering causes them to become defensive and withdrawn. This deep-rooted sorrow can lead them to lash out seemingly without reason, a behavior that is a reflection of their own struggles rather than a deliberate attempt to harm. Their painful past makes them guarded, and they may push others away as a way of coping with their internal chaos. 

    While you may be eager to move past the pain, genuine recovery from such betrayal does not happen instantly. It is a gradual process that requires patience with yourself as you navigate through your emotions. When life's hurts leave our hearts wounded and scarred, we can find enduring comfort and restoration only in Jesus Christ. He is a constant source of comfort and light, eager to guide us through our pain toward a better future. When we surrender our struggles to Jesus and cast all our cares upon him, he will lift our heavy burdens and give us a peace that endures, a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Let us pray:

    God of miracles, I stand in awe of your matchless power, compassion, mercy, and unconditional love. Be lifted, O God, above all others as we lay our crowns and worship you. O God of wonders, we are humbled by your divine grace, and we magnify you for your power to heal the wounded hearts, mend the broken vessels, and erase the scars of pain and suffering. We lay our troubles at the foot of the cross, O God, where we know that heavy burdens are lifted. We release our anxieties, worries, and stress to you, and pray that you would free our hearts and minds from their oppressive weight. Heal the pain we have endured for so long, so that our words and actions might bring healing, not harm, to those we love. Heavenly Father, please rid us of all bitterness, wrath, anger, and evil speaking, and help us to show kindness towards others, to become tenderhearted, and forgive others as you have forgiven us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Wishing you a peaceful day. ✌💗🙏

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