A Prayer for Healing and the Courage to Seek Help
The journey of healing often begins with a stark moment of honesty – a recognition of the wounds we've long tried to ignore. For me, that moment arrived with a gentle but firm prompting: Take time now to ask the Lord to help me press past your places of denial.
It’s a challenging invitation, isn’t it? To confront the carefully constructed walls we’ve built around our pain, the defenses we’ve erected to keep the hurt at bay. There's a fear that acknowledging the depth of our need will somehow overwhelm or disappoint God. But the truth, as I’m slowly learning, is the opposite. Our Lord isn't surprised by our brokenness; in fact, He meets us right there, in the midst of it, with a love that surpasses our understanding.
In that quiet space, I turned to Psalm 86:1-7, a passage that resonated deeply with the raw vulnerability I was feeling. It became a personal confession, a pouring out of need:
“Incline your ear to me, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you
As I journaled through these verses, each line felt like a step further into the light of truth. The "poverty and neediness" I felt in my heart found voice. The fragile trust I held onto was declared. The cry for grace echoed my deep longing. The lifting of my soul was an act of surrender. And the unwavering goodness and forgiveness of God became my anchor.
The fear that my pain might be too much for God began to recede, replaced by the quiet assurance that He is, indeed, good and abounding in steadfast love. He isn't overwhelmed by our brokenness; He is drawn to it, offering solace and healing.
But the journey doesn't end with a personal prayer. The prompting also included a gentle nudge to consider reaching out – to a trusted friend, someone who walks with the Lord and offers a safe space, or perhaps even seeking the guidance of a Christian counselor.
For so long, those wounds I’ve carried felt invisible, denied even by myself. The thought of acknowledging them to another person feels vulnerable, even scary. Yet, there's a growing sense that true healing requires us to step out of isolation and allow others to walk alongside us, offering support and wisdom rooted in Christ.
Breaking down the walls of denial isn't easy. It requires courage and a willingness to be honest with ourselves and with God. But the promise held within Psalm 86 – that in the day of our trouble, He will answer – offers a powerful hope.
Perhaps today, wherever you are in your journey, you might also take a moment to ask the Lord to help you press past any places of denial within your own heart. He is waiting, with open arms and boundless love, ready to meet you in your need and guide you towards healing. And perhaps, just perhaps, it's time to consider taking that brave step of reaching out, allowing others to share the journey towards wholeness with you. The first step, as always, is simply being willing.
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