Day 2: Heaviness of the Heart

Scripture:
Proverbs 12:25 (KJV) — “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

Devotional:
Do you ever feel like the real you is buried under the weight of everything you carry? The writer of Proverbs understood this timeless struggle. They knew the way heaviness in the heart doesn’t just stay hidden inside — it shows up in your body, your posture, and your spirit. They also knew the healing power of encouragement; how one good word can lift a weary soul.

Depression, anxiety, and other mental health battles are not signs of weakness or shame. They are part of being human in a broken world. The good news is that God meets us right there. He is an ever-present help in times of trouble, holding steady even when we feel like we can’t.

Think of King David — a man who lived with constant struggle, heartbreak, and inner turmoil. Yet in the midst of it all, God’s presence shaped him, grew him, and reminded him who he was. In the same way, the burdens you carry can become places where God shows you more of your true self, more of the strength He’s placed within you, and more of the hope He offers.

Reflection Question:
What heavy burden is keeping you from standing tall in the truth of who you are, and how can you bring that to God today?

Prayer:
Lord, lift the heaviness in my heart and remind me that I am never alone. Thank You for being my ever-present help and for speaking good words that restore my soul.