Healing the Heart: God’s Prescription for Emotional Wounds

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

Hello Queen,

I pray you are doing well, and you and your family are prospering under the mighty hand of God. We will continue our journey on emotional healing and self-worth. Life can leave deep emotional scars. For many women (me included), the pain of betrayal, abandonment, abuse, rejection, or loss runs silently beneath the surface. These invisible wounds, although hidden, affect how we love, trust, and show up in the world. But just as the body needs care when it’s injured, the heart needs healing when it’s broken. And the good news is this: God has a prescription for your emotional healing. Can I get an AMEN? However, sis, there are things you must do to partner with God to bring about complete healing and wholeness when it comes to deep emotional wounds. Let me share a few.

Acknowledge the Pain

Healing begins with honesty. Too often, we try to minimize our pain, hide our tears, or pretend we’re okay. But God doesn’t ask us to deny our emotions; He invites us to bring them to Him. 

Acknowledging your wounds is not a sign of weakness; it’s the first courageous step toward restoration. Give yourself permission to feel, grieve, and be honest with God.

Let God Be Your Healer

My beautiful sister, doctors treat physical wounds, but only God can mend a broken spirit. Emotional healing is not about fixing yourself; it’s about surrendering your pain to the One who created your heart and knows how to restore it.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3

God’s healing comes through prayer, time in His presence, and the gentle work of the Holy Spirit. As you spend time with Him, His love begins to fill the cracks and soothe the hurt.

Replace Lies with God’s Truth

Wounds often come with whispers, “You’re not enough,” “You’ll never be whole again,” “This is your fault.” These are not the voice of God. Emotional healing requires replacing the lies of the enemy with the truth of God's Word.

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32

Speak life over yourself. Declare God's promises. Saturate your mind with truth until it rewires how you see yourself and your situation.

Embrace Community and Support

Queen, God often uses people as part of His healing process. Don’t isolate. Healing happens in safe spaces, through godly counsel, supportive friends, and empowered women walking the same journey.

“Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

At Strong and Courageous, we believe healing is not meant to be walked alone. Our counseling/coaching sessions offer a Christ-centered approach where we will help you grow, heal, and rise together.

Step Forward in Faith

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting; it means being free to move forward unchained. When God heals your heart, He gives you new strength and courage to live with purpose. He transforms your pain into power and your wounds into a testimony of His grace.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid... for the Lord your God goes with you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

Sis, please understand, you are not your past. You are not your pain. You are a daughter of God, being made whole through His love. Emotional wounds may take time to heal, but they are never beyond God's reach. His prescription is simple but powerful: truth, love, grace, and time in His presence. Let Him do the healing work only He can do.

Reflection Prompt: What emotional wounds have you been carrying in silence? Have you allowed God into those broken places, or have you tried to heal them on your own?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I lift up this beautiful sister of mine, the one carrying hidden hurts that only you fully understand. Lord, I ask you to surround her with your healing presence. Gently touch the areas of her heart that still ache from past wounds. Restore what was broken and renew what life and loss have tried to steal. Give her the courage to let go, to trust you fully, and to walk in the freedom you died to give her. Let her know that she is seen, loved, and never alone. Remind her of her worth and lead her step by step into wholeness. I trust you to do what only you can do in her heart, mind, and soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love and Blessings,

Dr. Doris

Call to Action: Are you ready to begin your healing journey? Join me in the Strong and Courageous Women’s Empowerment Virtual Counseling/Coaching Session. You don’t have to talk about it alone and you don’t have to heal alone either.

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Let God heal what’s been left unspoken because you are worthy of wholeness.