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Day 1: Acknowledge the Hurt

Scripture: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

Healing begins with truth. Not the kind we tell everyone else, but the kind we whisper in the presence of God. 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us that we can cast all our cares, not just the manageable ones, onto God. Why? Because He cares.

Sometimes we’ve learned to pretend we’re fine. To smile when we’re breaking. To push through, like being silent equals strength. But God doesn’t call us to survive in silence; He calls us to surrender with honesty.

Even Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, was honest before the Father. He didn’t hide His anguish. He sweated drops of blood and cried out, “Take this cup from me.” (Luke 22:42) Yet in the same breath, He trusted God’s will.

You don’t have to hide your hurt from God. He’s not intimidated by your tears or annoyed by your frustration. He invites it. Because He knows that healing starts when you stop carrying it alone.

There was a season when I tried to bottle everything up. I thought I was protecting myself. I was really just delaying healing. But now I’m learning what David meant in Psalm 34:18 — that “the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

So what do we do? We bring it all to Him. The pain. The fear. The numbness. The questions. You don’t have to fix it you just have to come. That’s where healing begins: in the presence of a God who listens, cares, and heals.

Reflection:

What pain are you still carrying in silence? Take a moment to write it down — then, read it aloud in prayer. Let God into the room. Ask the Holy Spirit to bring comfort and begin the healing work only He can do.

Prayer:

Father, I come to You honestly. I’m hurting. I’m tired of pretending. I choose to cast my pain at Your feet and trust that You care for me deeply. Draw near, Holy Spirit. Heal the places I don’t even have words for. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Next Step:

Find a quiet space today. Sit with God for 5 minutes and speak this aloud:

“God, I give You the hurt I’ve been holding. I trust You with it now.”

Then sit in stillness, listening. You may be surprised how quickly peace enters where pain once lived.

Reflection:

What areas of your life need God’s healing touch? Write them down and pray over them today.

Prayer:

Father, I lay my pain at Your feet. Help me to trust You with my brokenness and believe You care deeply for me. Amen.