Healing Hurts: The Struggle We Don’t Talk About
Healing. It sounds so beautiful, doesn’t it? We hear it all the time: God will heal us, He will restore us, He will make us whole. But let’s be honest, healing can really suck. It’s not this neat, easy process. It’s messy, painful, and sometimes it feels like it’s just never going to come.
How do I know? Because I’m currently in this place, like many of you, praying every day, wondering if God is hearing my prayers, feeling like I’m stuck and nothing is changing. When you’re in pain, it’s hard not to feel abandoned or forgotten, especially when you’re waiting for something that doesn’t seem to be happening. It’s easy to think, “Why isn’t it happening? Why isn’t it better yet?”
The truth is, healing takes time. And it sucks. I’ll admit it, I get frustrated. I want to be better now, I want the pain to stop now, but the reality is that sometimes, God’s healing happens slowly. We think we should be fine by now, and when we’re not, we feel like we’ve failed. But that’s not the truth. The truth is that God doesn’t rush us through the process. He’s with us in every step, even when it feels like we’re stuck.
That’s what I love about God’s grace, it’s there when we fall short, when we’re frustrated, when we feel like we’re just not making any progress. He doesn’t condemn us for our impatience. Instead, He meets us right where we are and gently reminds us that His love doesn’t depend on our perfection. It’s not about having it all together. It’s about trusting that He’s doing something in us through this process, even when we don’t see it.
Take Joseph, for example. He spent years in a place he never imagined, dealing with betrayal, loneliness, and hardship. There were times when he could have given up or felt hopeless. But God was with him the whole time, shaping him, preparing him for what was ahead. Even when things didn’t make sense, God had a plan. And when it was time, everything fell into place. Genesis 50:20 says, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” God doesn’t waste our pain. He uses it for His purpose, even when we can’t see the bigger picture.
The process of healing is hard, and it’s okay to admit that. It’s okay to feel frustrated, to not have all the answers, to wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again. But in these moments, remember that God is with us. His love doesn’t change, His grace doesn’t run out. He’s doing a work in us, and when the time is right, He will bring healing to our hearts. It might not happen on our timeline, but we can trust that He knows what He’s doing.
Father, I know healing isn’t always easy, and right now it feels hard. I ask that You help me through this journey, especially when I feel like I’m not getting anywhere. Remind me that You are with me in every step, that Your grace is enough for me, and that You are working even when I don’t see it. Help me to trust in Your timing and to hold on to Your promises, even when I’m tired. Thank You for Your love and Your faithfulness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
