Healing at The Cross.

As I began my prayer time, I knew I had to confront the emotions that had been weighing me down. Like a floodgate opening, memories came rushing back, and I found myself standing at the foot of the cross, where I could lay my burdens down. One particular memory stood out - the disappointment of my marriage. The pain and heartache I endured seemed to resurface, and I felt like I was reliving it all over again.

The weight of what I had invested in the relationship - time, effort, financial resources, and emotional energy - felt crushing. I thought about the bridge I had crossed, or rather, the one I thought I was crossing, only to find it broken and uninhabitable. The decision to take that step had been difficult, and the aftermath had left me feeling broken and unworthy.

But as I prayed, something shifted. My spirit began to scream in anguish, and in that cry, I felt the weight of the past lifting off my shoulders. I was letting go of the pain, the disappointment, and the heartache. I was releasing the lies that had held me captive - that I was stupid, weak, or unworthy. In that moment, I realized that I had been motivated by love, a love that had been poured out without expectation of return.

As I reflected on my experience, I came to understand that my heart had been strong and full of God's love. I had loved with abandon, expecting nothing in return, because that's what love does. But in the end, it was not the love of another person that I needed; it was the love of God that I craved.

In Psalm 34:18, it says, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." This verse resonated deeply with me, as I realized that God is always present, even in the midst of our pain and heartache. He is the One who sees our worth and values us, not based on our performance or the love we receive from others, but based on His own character.

As I continued to pray and reflect on my experience, I began to understand that my worth and identity are rooted in God's love, not in the love of others. I am loved, not because of what I do or who I am, but because of who God is - a God of love, grace, and mercy.

In 1 John 4:8, it says, "God is love." This simple yet profound truth changed my perspective. I realized that God's love is not something I can earn or lose; it's a fundamental aspect of His nature. And because I am His child, I am loved, not just in spite of my flaws and failures, but because of who He is.

As I lay my emotions at the foot of the cross, I am reminded that healing and restoration come from God alone. May I continue to cling to His love, even when the love of others falls short. May His love be the foundation on which I stand, and may I reflect that love to a world that desperately needs it.

—MC©️

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