Cindy Dennis

Executive Director

Follow the blueprint

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Only Jesus can heal the broken hearted

Only Jesus Can Heal the Brokenhearted

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. —Psalm 147:3 NLT

When my husband’s ankle was x-rayed recently, the radiology department took pictures from several different angles. The trained eye of the surgeon reviewed the films and could see that his ankle was whole and ready for Pat to begin walking again. An untrained eye wouldn’t know any better. You would think his condition hadn’t changed at all because all you are looking at are the scars you see on the outside.

As my husband began to walk based on the direction given by the surgeon he could do so, it was amazing to watch the transformation. Every day were little victories; such as getting to walk an hour during his lunch break, to walking for longer periods of time, to eventually getting to put hard shoes on both feet again. He was especially excited to begin driving with his right foot again. It was a process of trust, knowing he was whole on the inside so he could begin walking whole on the outside.

Here on this earth you will experience heartache, difficulties andsorrows, and yet Jesus said in John 16:33 we can take heart because He has overcome the world. I like to think that despite all the hurt and disappointment and pain this world brings, He can heal our broken hearts and bandage all our wounds (see Psalm 147:3). He can make all things new again every time (see Isaiah 43:19).

The dictionary defines brokenhearted as to be overcome by grief or despair. Most people use the term brokenhearted usually to describe a failed relationship or loss of a loved one, but we know it could include so much more such as a job loss, disappointment with a friend, bankruptcy to name a few. Whatever triggered the brokenness, one thing is certain it can hurt deep down to the core of our being. It can cripple you emotionally and mentally and leave you in bondage if you let it.

When we go to our Great Physician and ask for His healing touch. He is there, lovingly ready to do a masterful job of bandaging our wounds and tenderly nursing our hurts until healing takes place. The process of healing begins on the inside first and He promises to be close by our side during the journey to recovery.

Maybe today you’re wondering if your heart can ever heal from the losses or disappointments you have experienced along the way. Call on your Great Physician right now. He loves you, believes in you and has already overcome the world on your behalf. He knows you can’t do it on your own, and He will help you begin feeling whole again. He will help you thrive not just survive. He will bring beauty for your ashes.

Put your trust in His promises and allow the washing of His Word to begin cleansing your wounds. Allow Jesus to take the burdens and bind up the hurts. Believe He will not fail you or let you down. Trust in Him to help you walk whole and complete again (see Hebrews 13:5-6).

Cindy Dennis

www.cindydennis.org

Words have power and consequences

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. —Proverbs 18:21 AMP

My husband Pat received great news yesterday when he visited the surgeon. He can start walking again, though it will be a process that requires baby steps, intentionally making time to walk on the foot a little at a time, over the next week he will eventually get the strength and confidence needed to walk naturally and this time without pain.

Watching him take these baby steps reminded me of my Zip-It Shut 40-Day Challenge by Karen Ehman. I have been both inspired and convicted with this challenge of intentionally guarding my lips and using my words with godly purposes. My husband will tell you it has been a process of making intentional baby steps with my words. I won’t lie, some days I do better than other days.

It is a daily struggle for me to not talk too much and to listen more when I meet people or to avoid work gossip by walking away and heading back to my office. This challenge has certainly made me more aware of the words I want to come out of my mouth.

I want my words to be a blessing, and not be critical. I want my words to bring encouragement, and not bring discouragement. I want to be a good listener and not interrupt others.

This one is a real challenge I am working to overcome. After keeping inventory of my words, I have decided this challenge of “not interrupting,” is also long overdue.

The Word of God is quite clear that “our words” …

… are a powerful tool for good or for evil (see Proverbs 18:21)

…when spoken at just the right moment they can be lovely to behold (see Proverbs 25:11)

…have the power to transform lives (see Proverbs 18:4)

… can cause life and health (see Proverbs 15:4)

… bring honor to others (Ephesians 5:33)

Here’s my life motto, the truth I live by: I will guard my ways for all my days. I will speak only what is right, guarding what I speak.

Psalm 39:1-2 TPT

How about you? Do you want to join me in a 40-day challenge to guard your words as well?

Blessings

Cindy Dennis

Confident living

Confidence has a snowball effect. Each time you do things to practice this skill, you gain the ability to do them more effortlessly the next time.

For years I worried about what others might think, now I tell myself what I’d be missing out on if I didn’t do it. I had convinced myself growing up, that if people got to know me, they might not like me. So that meant living a life of intimidation, insecurity, and rejection. I missed out in so many opportunities to enjoy the gift of friendships in the early years of my adulthood.

During the middle of my senior year in high school I moved to a new state, lived in a new housing development, and started attending a new school.

Isolation and depression knocked at my door daily. One morning during my devotions, I found this scripture that helped to change everything:

For the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. —2 Timothy 1:7 TLB

Some weeks later I read a book by Charles Capps, entitled The Tongue: A Creative Force. I discovered that we can be held captive in our circumstances by our own words. I learned it was important to speak His faith-filled words into my situation so I could see my life transformed.

God’s Word says in Proverbs 12:14 “Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life…” I can allow God's creative power to flow from me through my words.

I was encouraged to personalize 2 Timothy 1:7 into my declaration of faith: “I am not afraid of people. I love them and enjoy being with them.” Then each morning I would read this statement day by day, week by week. It was baby steps that eventually changed my perspective.

I began to see myself more confident around people.

Like the snowball effect, I was able to take baby steps in meeting people and making friendships. Now it is a joke with my family that I never meet a stranger.

Over the years, as I have encountered many situations where I am less-than-confident, I’ve realized that I don’t have to face these situations on my own. God is with me, and He will help me.

Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you. —Deuteronomy 31:6 MSG

Decide to be confident, live confidently, and work confidently.Don’t be intimidated. Don’t live afraid and insecure. You are a child of God. He is striding ahead of you, and He is right there with you. He has given you His promises to help you deal wisely and experience success (see Joshua 1:8).