Dianne and I started this ministry in 2003, when the Lord was making it abundantly clear that He was sending us out to bring His healing to the broken.
There are so many broken people out there.
People who have suffered loss, people who are experiencing pain and sorrow. Perhaps that special person has gone, through whatever circumstance, and now we are on our own. Sometimes we have brought things on ourselves. Sometimes we seem like a victim of the world's ugliness.
Jesus says to us, "Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy-laden and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28). He says, "... He has anointed me to preach the [good news] to the poor, he has sent me to heal the broken-hearted ..." (Luke 4:18).
This is the starting point.
We try all kinds of ways to deal with broken hearts and lives.
Alcohol, drugs, sex.
Each of these has its own hell of torment. It looks attractive at first, but then it swallows us up. Until we break down and recognize it is not the answer.
"Come to me and I will give you rest."
Jesus is the answer. He is the one who heals the broken-hearted. He came to bring healing into your life too. Sometimes he touches us and we receive healing instantly. Other times there are things we have to do, to receive his touch.
Things like turning away from our sin, surrendering ourselves to Him, being willing to be obedient.
But it is worth it. He offers us rest.
If you want your life to be different, pray this prayer:
"Dear Lord Jesus, thank you that you paid the price for me, a sinner. You died and gave Your life, so that my sins could be forgiven. Would you please forgive me for my sins, whatever they may have been. I realize that nothing is too big for you to forgive. Please remove my guilt. I need a fresh beginning. I need your rest. Thank you that you have not given up on me. In Jesus' name, amen."
You may have prayed this prayer before, and later turned away from God. No matter what has happened, no matter what you have done, or where you have gone, it is never too late to turn back. Jesus heals the broken.
It is amazing to have a fresh start!
Pastor Gerry
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