It’s been said that “time heals all wounds.” While it’s true that the passage of time creates the opportunity for us to process pain in the aftermath of conflict, it’s equally true that time alone is inadequate to heal our broken hearts.
If you’ve ever let a stubborn splinter fester beneath your skin too long, you may have experienced the irritation, swelling, and infection that occurs when a foreign substance overstays its welcome. It’s only after the invasive object is removed that time can be instrumental in healing the injury. If the splinter is not extracted expeditiously, the passage of time will actually cause the irritation to worsen and will hinder the healing process.
In the same way, when conflict pierces our hearts, the wounds must first be properly identified and addressed before healing can begin. The more time that is allowed to pass between the offense and the administration of triage, the longer it may take for healing to occur and the greater the complications that are likely to emerge.
Final thoughts…
If you’ve been thinking that time will heal your wounds, yet are struggling with the pain of past conflict, I urge you to go to our Father, the Great Physician. Let Him inside your heartbreak. Allow Him to heal the broken places. Ask Him to restore your soul. He will not only help you work through what is going on in your own heart, but He can help you take steps to restore a relationship deeply impacted by conflict. This process may take time, but the first step in the journey to wholeness and peace begins with turning to the Father in our hour of distress.
Don’t delay. Walk the path.
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