Will you be forever broken?
Isaiah 57:18-19:
"I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel's mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near," says the Lord. "And I will heal them."
Psalm 80:19:
"Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved."
You are feeling all kinds of broken—mentally, physically, and even spiritually, thanks to that anxiety that just will not let up. It is like a constant struggle, sapping the life out of you, making each day feel like an uphill battle. And it is not just messing with your head; it is messing with your soul too.
In those quiet moments, you cannot help but throw some questions at God. Trust, once solid, now feels like it is slipping away. Being a Christian makes it even harder—watching yourself go through this faith crisis is like an extra kick in the gut.
So, you are stuck in this loop of thoughts. Will you stay forever broken? Can your faith even bounce back from this mess? It is like anxiety is playing mind games, making you doubt if God's even part of the picture anymore. Well, perhaps you can.
God loves you too much to leave you forever broken.
God sees you, understands your struggle with anxiety, and has a plan to restore you. Amid your anxious thoughts, God's love is there, steady and unwavering, ready to mend the broken pieces.
Consider the way God works in your everyday life. It is like a gentle whisper, urging you to find peace amid the chaos. Maybe it is that friend who unexpectedly shows up, offering a listening ear or a comforting word, reminding you that you are not alone.
God's restoration is not some distant promise. Perhaps it is happening in the small victories over anxiety. Take those moments when you resist the urge to let worry take over – that is God, helping you regain control. It is in the little steps you take to care for yourself, like a warm cup of tea or a quiet moment of reflection.
God has a track record of restoring broken folks, just like you. Take Noah, for example. He got a bit too familiar with the bottle, ending up drunk and exposed. Yet, God did not turn away. Instead, God guided Noah to a place of sobriety and renewed purpose.
Now, Jacob had his issues too—lying. From deceiving his father to tricking his way into blessings, Jacob was a master schemer. But God did not leave him in that mess. Through a wrestling match and a changed name, Jacob found restoration and a new identity.
Moses, believe it or not, was not always the law-abiding leader. He murdered a guy. Yet, God saw potential beyond the crime. Through a desert journey and a burning bush, Moses found forgiveness and a calling to lead a nation.
These stories show that no matter the brokenness, God's restoration is real.
However, God's restoration is a process, not a quick fix.
This journey towards healing takes time, akin to a steady stream that washes over you day by day.
In the same manner, as Noah, Jacob, and Moses faced their transformative processes, you too are immersed in a journey of renewal. The fractures caused by anxiety and spiritual brokenness are not hastily repaired but rather mended over time. This process demands patience, persistence, and an unwavering trust in God's timing. But ultimately, you will not remain forever broken.
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