God alone is our healer.

When life's burdens weigh heavily upon us, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. Yet, in those moments of desperation, crying out to God can be the greatest balm for our souls. Scripture reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He invites us to cast our cares upon Him, for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).

However, our human tendency is often to try to fix our problems on our own, to apply a Band-Aid to a deep wound. We may attempt to mask our pain with temporary solutions or distractions, rather than running to the Great Physician who can heal our deepest hurts. But God's Word encourages us to bring our burdens to Him, to lay them at His feet, and to trust in His sovereignty and love.

Crying out to God is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of humility and dependence on Him. It's an acknowledgment that we cannot carry our burdens alone, that we need a Savior to bear our loads. As the Psalmist writes, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).

When we cry out to God, we open ourselves to His comfort, His guidance, and His healing. We allow Him to work in us and through us, to bring us peace and hope in the midst of turmoil. And as we surrender our burdens to Him, we find that His yoke is easy, and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30).

May we learn to run to God in our times of need, to cry out to Him in our pain, and to trust in His goodness and love. For in His presence, we find true healing, comfort, and peace.

—MC©️

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