The Bruised Heart

"He will not shout or cry out or raise his voice in the streets.
A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out." - Isaiah 42:2-3

I was really struck by these words of Isaiah - they refer to the attitude of the Servant of Lord towards bruised and broken people. It truly gives us insight into the nature of Jesus and how he seeks out the broken hearted.

If you are struggling with a bruised heart at the moment, hold onto the promise that God is with you.

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Having courage

"In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” - Isaiah 42:3-4

As we brace ourselves for the unveiling of the rest of 2023, it is good to remind ourselves that we put our trust in the One who will not falter or be discouraged. We will be discouraged at times, and we may even falter, but when we place our hand into the Lord's hand, then we know that we will be carried through these difficult times.

"Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage mean we face our fears. We are able to say, 'I have fallen, but I will get up.' - Maya Angelou

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