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October 3, 2011 — by Dennis Fisher
Our Daily Bread Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:1-10
Blessed be . . . the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. —2 Corinthians 1:3
Bible in a year:
Isaiah 17-19; Ephesians 5:17-33
Isaiah 17-19; Ephesians 5:17-33
Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish songwriter, singer,
and poet. His talents brought joy to many who saw him perform or who
sang his music. Yet, tragically, his personal life was troubled by
repeated heartaches, including the death of all five of his children
during his lifetime. Moore’s personal wounds make these words of his all
the more meaningful: “Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your
anguish; earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” This moving
statement reminds us that meeting with God in prayer can bring healing
to the troubled soul.
The apostle Paul also saw how our heavenly Father can provide solace
to the hurting heart. To the believers at Corinth he wrote: “Blessed be
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and
God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation” (2 Cor. 1:3-4).
Sometimes, though, we can be so preoccupied with an inner sorrow that
we isolate ourselves from the One who can offer consolation. We need to
be reminded that God’s comfort and healing come through prayer.
As we confide in our Father, we can experience peace and the
beginning of healing for our wounded hearts.
For truly “earth hath no
sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed. —Cushing
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed. —Cushing
Prayer is the soil in which hope and healing grow best.
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