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But now, I will heal and mend them. I will make them whole and bless them with an abundance of peace and security. Jeremiah 33:6

It was an incredibly beautiful picture.

Stunning, in fact.

Worth millions.

One day, cracks appeared.

Before you knew it, the picture literally crumbled.

Shattered into a million little pieces.

God allowed it to break.

Your picture. The priceless one.

But when He allows it to break, He doesn’t leave it in a pile of mismatched pieces.

Nope. He helps you put it back together.

Will it look the same? Nope.

Can’t.

But God, through His mercy and grace, has an even better picture for you.

Might take awhile. But rest as it’s all in God’s perfect timing.

Jeremiah reminds us God will make us whole.

And He will do it.

As He builds your new picture, some of the old pieces will fit. Others won’t.

It’s not your job to fashion, as He holds the directions.

He knows. All you have to do is sit back, allowing Him to use whatever tool He deems necessary.

Might be messy. In fact, it will be.

Very messy.

There will be times when you don’t understand the way He is rebuilding your picture.

You might even question it.

But don’t give up.

Don’t walk away with an unfinished picture.

Trust Him fully as He is the only one who can rebuild your picture absolutely perfectly.

He knows where each piece fits.

And He’s got new pieces, too.

The pieces He allows to stay will shine brightly as they have been touched by the hand of God.

Healed by His precious peace.

So keep going. Keep holding out your future to His capable hands.

Bring everything to His feet and He will rebuild your picture so it looks just right.

And you’ll love it, I promise.

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I’m struggling.

Not been myself for years.

Everyday it’s the same song.

I wake up hoping I’ve been healed.

My Jewish faith has always been central in my family.

I keep the laws, heading to the tabernacle when my sacrifice is due.

We’ve waited for the Messiah my whole life.

Actually for generations now.

Sometimes my condition takes over and I can think of nothing else.

Honestly, I feel so useless.

Always feeling tired, needing to run to the toilet.

My condition also makes me unclean.

So I feel ashamed. Constantly.

I know God can heal me. He just hasn’t yet.

Maybe He won’t. Maybe this will be the way I always live.

I need to accept that if indeed my life will remain the same.

God can still use me.

But I’m so tired. Tend to feel sorry for myself if I’m completely honest.

Where am I standing? I’m in the city streets.

Today is going to be different.

I’ve heard Jesus will be walking through town today.

Heard simply amazing things about Him.

Miracles. Healing. Acceptance.

I need to see Him. He can help me if I can get near enough to Him.

I can feel it in my heart.

I’ve been waiting in this heat for awhile now. I’m so tired.

But I must remain standing. For Him.

Oh, I see a large crowd coming. They are so joyful and loud!

I see Him. Jesus is here! I can recognize Him from His eyes.

He is looking so loving at all of us, the crowd pressing against Him.

Ok, here’s my chance. I’m going to reach out and touch just the edge of His garment. That’s all I need to do.

Wow. I did it! Thank you, God!

Do I feel any different? Possibly? Could it be?

Wait. Jesus has stopped walking.

He has turned around, eyes searching the crowd.

Now He’s speaking, wondering who touched Him.

His disciples are confused as there are many surrounding Him.

But Jesus keeps looking for me. I just know it.

His eyes find me and I step forward trembling. I confess what I did, falling at His feet.

Jesus reaches down and helps me to my feet.

He called me Daughter! And said my faith had made me whole!

My suffering is now finished and I am to go forth in peace.

My body instantly feels completely different. I really am whole!

I am crying like a baby. I am full of overflowing joy and love from this man who noticed me.

This famous man, Jesus, sought me out and noticed me.

Yes, my body is healed, but He also healed my heart.

My identity has changed from unclean to daughter of the Messiah.

I must tell everyone He has come! Our wait is over! Hallelujah!

What do you need from God today?

Do you have faith He will help you, too?

As a Christian, our identity is fixed into God’s family as daughters and sons of the Most High.

Your Father in heaven will fill you with love and peace to overflowing each and every day.

Go to Him like this woman, believing He will help you.

And He will.

Because He loves and notices you.

Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9:20-22