June 1
Healing
from the Inside Out
"The Lord is close to those whose hearts have been broken. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed."
Psalm 34:18 (NIrV)
Eleanor sat on her bed, staring at the small box of memories on her lap. Inside were photos, ticket stubs, and little notes she had saved from the last three years with Jordan. They had decided to part ways—mutually, yes—but that didn’t make it hurt any less. The future they had imagined together was gone, and Eleanor felt like a ship adrift with no anchor.
In the weeks that followed, Eleanor tried to bury her pain. Her friends encouraged her to embrace her newfound freedom. They filled her nights with wild parties, loud music, and reckless decisions. She drank more than she ever had, danced with strangers, and wore a mask of confidence that fooled everyone but herself.
But no matter how loud the music was or how brightly the city lights shone, Eleanor felt hollow. Late at night, when the noise faded, she lay awake in her bed, consumed by loneliness and regret. She missed the steadiness Jordan brought to her life. More than that, she missed the version of herself she had been before everything fell apart.
One evening, Eleanor found herself scrolling aimlessly through social media when a post from an old youth group leader caught her eye. It simply said, “God heals broken hearts. You are not alone.” Something inside her stirred. Tears filled her eyes as she realized how far she had strayed—not just from who she wanted to be, but from God.
That night, Eleanor knelt by her bed, her heart heavy with pain and shame. “God,” she whispered, her voice cracking. “I don’t know what to do. I’m lost, and I don’t even know if I deserve Your help. But I need You. Please, heal my heart. Help me find my way back to You.”
The next morning, Eleanor felt a small, inexplicable peace—a quiet assurance that she wasn’t alone. She deleted the party invites from her phone and reached out to her youth group leader, who welcomed her back with open arms. Slowly, she began to rebuild her life, not by chasing distractions but by seeking God.
Eleanor started attending church again and reading her Bible. One day, she came across Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to those whose hearts have been broken. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed.” She wept as she realized how true those words were. God had been with her in her darkest moments, waiting for her to turn to Him.
Over time, Eleanor’s heart began to heal. Her days were no longer filled with fleeting thrills but with a growing sense of purpose. She joined a small group at church, found joy in serving others, and learned to rely on God as her anchor. The pain of her breakup didn’t vanish overnight, but she discovered that with God’s love, she could move forward, stronger than before.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank You for being close to the brokenhearted and saving those who feel crushed in spirit.
When we are lost, You guide us back to Your love and truth.
I pray for anyone feeling like Eleanor did—lonely, hurt, or far from You.
Please remind them that You are near and ready to heal their hearts.
Help us all to trust in Your plan and to find our peace in You, no matter what we face.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
