As we approach the season of Thanks-living, I pause to reflect on the processes in motion that have challenged me to grow, especially the times when God has said “not yet” or “no”. Process is messy, yet we must press through the mess to get to the other side and truly become the woman or man of God we were called to be.

However, in order to successfully move to the next level of flourishing and thriving, Noel Jones reminds us that “…you have to have a deep awareness of the value of your calling if you are going to be able to survive the process of bringing you into that calling” (2007, pg. 78). When we are in the “going through” phase of life’s transitions that propel us to answer that call, our hearts can get heavy placing us in need of some form of refueling and healing. You may be wondering, right now, how does one mend a broken heart and can the Lord really help me?

Well my friend, please keep in mind, there are balms in the Psalms; for examples, see Psalm 121, 122 and 123 (these scriptures are also aligned with Jones (2007,  pp. 121-123)! In the book of James, we also find healing strategies for the heavy heart that help to lighten the loads we may attempt to carry alone. Furthermore, as Jones states: “God will go to great lengths to prove Himself strong and mighty in your eyes. He has done it countless times before, and He will do it again when given the proper atmosphere conducive to miracles” (2007, pg. 121).

Word Water Healing for the Heavy Heart: How to Lighten the Load