Have you ever had a jalapeƱo burn? š„ Oh it hurts! I made jalapeƱo poppers (I’ve made them many times and I know I should’ve worn gloves) BUT I didn’t, and apparently these babies were scorching hot because my hands were still burning the next day! I kept thinking it would wear off, but it didn’t. Finally I googled what to do: make a baking soda paste with water and apply. I spent all that time hurting….and relief was available instantly in my kitchen pantry!
A light bulb went off: many times when I get “burned” by life (people, circumstances…ultimately the enemy) I just keep going…hurting…thinking it will wear off. But left untreated, it starts to affect everything. And right there in my house (or even on my phone) is my Bible. All I have to do is start reading it and praying it and God covers my wounds with a healing salve!
He has the answers that bring me peace and the intense healing power of His love. It’s all right there in His word. I just have to apply it! I don’t have to suffer my “burns” without any relief! He is ready to help me…heal me…restore me!! Just a few minutes in His presence works wonders!! Some burns take longer to heal than others, and some are so intense that I need others to come around me in prayer. In any case Jesus Christ is our healer and He is ready with open arms to start the process right now…no reason to delay!
“The eyes of the Lord are on me, and His ears are open to my cry…when I cry out, the Lord hears, and delivers me out of all my troubles.” Psalm 34:15,17
“He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.” Psalm 107:20
“He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3