For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me – Psalm 109:22
The words of David that precedes the 22nd verse of Psalm 109 reveal what vitriol can emanate from a wounded heart. In his wounded state, David’s words did not reveal the heart of God for people. Rather, the persecution he was going through ate at him and turned him into a different person. In this verse, David confesses that his heart is wounded and gives us the reason for his vitriolic words. David’s words remind us of the importance of dealing with our wounded heart rather than brushing our deep-seated pain aside. If we do not deal with our wounds, our wounds will deal with us and pollute the way we relate to other people. If you are acting in a way that is strange to you, or you find that your behavior leads to self-sabotage, then it could be that you have a wounded heart. If this is you, seek wise council and pray to the Lord for Him to reveal the root of your wounds. Then choose to journey on the road to healing.
I choose to heal my wounds rather than use them to justify my behavior.
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