Day 2 — Healing the Broken Heart
Scripture:
“He heals those who have a broken heart. He bandages their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
Reflection: Having a broken heart does not mean you are weak. It means you have loved very much. Many seniors carry old hurts that have not fully healed. These might be feelings of sadness for someone who died, things they wish they had done differently, or family problems that were never fixed.
I remember a woman who kept a small box of letters from her husband who had passed away. “Some days these letters make me feel good,” she said, “but other days they make me very sad.” As we talked, I saw how God was slowly fixing her heart. He did not take away the memory, but He was with her in her sadness.
God’s healing is very gentle. He does not rush us. He does not make us feel bad for being sad. Instead, He takes care of our “wounds” with kindness and patience. Healing does not always mean we forget the past. Sometimes it means we can remember the past with peace instead of pain.
Today, let God touch the sad parts of your heart.
Let Him bring peace to the things that have hurt you for a long time. His healing is slow, but it is special and holy.
“God heals gently, but He heals everything.”
Personal Prayer: Lord, please touch the broken parts of my heart. Use Your love to heal my hurts. Fix the things that I cannot fix by myself. Amen.
Closing Blessing: May the Lord’s hand rest gently on your heart today. May He heal every hurt, give you new energy, and fill you with His kind peace.
Worship Resource:
Help us Pass the Cup of Refreshment
Devotionals are like a cup of cool water—best when shared. If today’s reflection on His Nearness touched your heart, please send it to a friend, neighbor, or family member who might need a lift today.
