This morning, God led me to one specific verse in Psalm 119:
I shall run the way of Your commandments,
For You will enlarge my heart (v. 32, NASB).
I became aware of this Scripture a few years ago, and it delighted me because I had experienced this in the physical, emotional, and spiritual senses. As one who had a heart condition, manifesting in the teenage years, I faced certain physical challenges. As someone who experienced abuse and hurt, I encountered emotional and spiritual challenges. Regardless of how great these may have seemed, I know the God of heaven is above it all. Through homeopathy and nutrition, He healed the chest pain and heart racing. And after nine years on medication to alleviate those symptoms, I was able to throw it away. Then, in leading me through forgiveness, He enlarged my heart. I literally could feel it grow inside my chest. After that exercise, my heart was much stronger and no longer was ravaged by an average cold or flu virus. My heart also opened to more of God and what He had for me, even if I didn't understand. This translated to more openness to love and be loved in return. It was a powerful turning point I will never forget. And I am forever grateful to the God of the universe, my Papa, who reached down in a time of sickness to guide me and others to physical healing, and who stepped into a quiet moment to lead me to emotional and spiritual freedom, the life of abundance He promised. In great and small ways He is there, loving me, reaching out to me, pursuing me, rescuing me over and over again. And I promise you He is working in your life and wants to do the same for you. I hope you get to experience Him in great and small ways just like I have. I hope you get to experience more.
Praying you will be touched by our God who loves us deeply, who wants to heal every hurt, celebrate every joy, and give us a life of abundance where we are free. I also pray that God shows you in tangible ways how much your hearts mean to Him.
Until next time...
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