He has sent me to the sorrowing...
I will give them the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow.
I will give them clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness."
(Is. 61:2-3)
God never meant for us to forever be in mourning. He wants to replace our sorrow with gladness. But It will not happen if we do not let God and those he has sent to comfort us, to comfort us. I know that it is human nature to want to push everyone away from us when we are deeply hurting from the pain of sorrow. But if we forever do that, we will never find our way out of the valley of grief. Why? Because we haven't allowed God or anyone else to pour the oil of gladness on us.
Let me explain. Oil in the Bible was a symbol of healing and health. It is also a symbol of God's Holy Spirit. Sorrow and grief are wounds to our minds, emostions, and spirits. God's Spirit and love is the only thing that can heal our deepest wounds. When we allow him and his people to pour God's love on us, it is like pouring healing oil onto an open wound. Only then can we heal & wear the clothes of praise.
So please allow God and His people to wrap their arms around you and help you to heal and find gladness in your life.
Comforting hugs,
Chaplain Toni
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