He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Psalm 147:3

Our beloved family physician retired recently. We were fussy about choosing a new doctor. We wanted someone who demonstrated excellent medical knowledge and the same kind of care and compassion we had received in the past. Countless phone calls to potential doctors usually ended with “we are not accepting new patients at this time.” It’s hard to measure a doctor’s qualities by reading on-line reviews or biographies. Time will tell if our new doctors will be a fit for us!

Though we were frustrated with the process, we were reminded that our real Physician is our Lord. God does not take our pulse or measure our blood pressure, but He does heal our hearts and bind up our wounds. Unlike choosing a doctor, we didn’t choose Him — He chose us at our baptism and gave us new life in Him.

Margaret Hinchey
Loveland, CO

Great Healer, thank You for caring for us with compassion and healing us for eternity. Amen.

Reflect: Take time this week to show care and compassion to someone who is lonely or sad.

Read: John 15:16 and Jeremiah 33:6