Deniz's Message - 24th September 2026

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I broke my left elbow while I was practising Judo at the age of 18.  The pain was relentless and the healing seemed to take forever.  A few weeks later the plaster on my arm was removed and I could eat, shower and function much better.  I had to do regular exercises to regain movement on my arm.  49 years on, I started getting pain in the same elbow.  I have found bending my arm particularly uncomfortable.  The damage done to my body decades ago was resurfacing.

 

When healing is not complete, the effects of our injuries continue.  I thought about all the disappointments, grief and suffering we experience throughout our lives, and how they scar us like my broken elbow did.  We often consciously try to leave these memories behind and move on, however, they come back, biting us at the most unexpected times.  No exercise, no hiding, no new beginnings can completely heal some of the hurt and trauma of the past unless we choose new beginnings with Christ.  The only healer of our past, the only restorer and true life giver is Jesus.  We can always hide from life and people but we can never hide from the living God.  He

knows all our pain.

 

So, I pray Lord Jesus, that you would reach out to those who are going through pain and suffering.  I pray that you would bring complete healing from painful memories, sadness and trauma to the hearts and minds of your people, by the power of your Holy Spirit.

 

AMEN

 

Deniz