Fresh Mannaby Pastor Tim BurtWhen you think about the word “hurt,” what comes to mind? Do you think of pain? Do you think of an ache in your body? Do you think of a time or incident where you were physically suffering—maybe even right now? Who hasn’t experienced aches, pains, or circumstances that have caused physical discomfort? Yet, I can’t help but wonder: have people experienced more emotional pain than physical pain?Anxiety and fear are like inner pain. They hurt, and you wish they would go away. Unresolved problems or relational schisms create a lot of inner pain and hurt. As I reflect on my life, I realize there has been much more of this type of pain than physical suffering.As I look around, I see so many hurting people. Let me clarify this: I see a lot of wonderful people with absolutely over-the-top attitudes who are working through tough times. They keep their smiles. They're making lemonade out of lemons. They're doing their best in difficult life situations. But they are also carrying around a lot of hurt—the pressures and stress from trying to make it through challenging times.Unlike physical pain, which lingers whether we like it or not, inner pain is something we can—and need to—drain from our lives each day. Picture a bathtub filled with dirty water: we need to drain the cares, worries, anxieties, and inner hurts daily. How can this happen? It couldn’t—unless it was a supernatural thing.With Jesus as your Lord, His Holy Spirit as your Helper, and the promises of His Word, you can experience that supernatural help to “pull the plug” on your inner hurts each day. Only the Lord can do this, and only God’s Word carries the power to speak to your heart and accomplish this! It does take faith, though. You must have faith in God's promises, and speak and pray them over your life boldly, to drain this daily swamp. Here are the instructions:
First:
1 Peter 5:6 (NLT): "So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time He will lift you up in honor."There is power in humility. You’re not as in control of your life as you may think. If you truly believe God is there for you, trust Him patiently to turn things around. Understand that it may take time. Humility keeps you trusting in God. Pride makes you want to fix it yourself—and fix it now! Have fun with that! The choice is yours, but God tells you to humble yourself under His mighty power.
Second:
1 Peter 5:7 (RSV): "Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares about you."Have faith that God loves and cares for you. Each day, drain those hurts by casting them onto the Lord. I personally speak it out loud to Him in prayer while envisioning laying them at His feet and walking away. Then, praise Him for His love and care. Don’t doubt it—Jesus already proved it. He gave you His best. He will continue to help you walk through life with blessing if you’ll trust Him. Through faith and patience, you will see Him turn things around.
Thirdly:
1 Peter 5:8-9 (NLT): "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same or worse kinds of suffering."The Lord wants us to understand that the devil preys upon those who fall for his lies and deceit. Don’t be one of them. You are not without God, and therefore you are not without His love and help! You can take God’s counsel—be aware of how the devil tries to hurt and discourage you—and let the Lord show you how to resist him. Or, you can become the devil’s victim. Jesus gave you power over your enemy! Use it and declare victory in the name of Jesus!A while back, I received some bad news and had a fitful sleep. Enough was enough! I got up and drained the pain! God’s Word did exactly what I knew it would: it lifted me right into truth, encouraged me, and removed the pain—“For He cares what happens to me.” (1 Peter 5:7)He will do the same for you daily if you will drain the pain of murky waters in your life!Lamentations 3:22-25 (NLT): “The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By His mercies, we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!’ The Lord is wonderfully good to those who wait for Him and seek Him.”In His love,Pastor Tim Burt
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