Author Darlene J. Conard

A few years back, I had an encounter that taught me a valuable lesson. One day, a beautiful hummingbird bird unexpectedly flew into my home through an open window. I immediately acted, doing everything I could to help the little creature. Its instincts took over to act upon potential danger. This experience left a lasting impression on me, highlighting God’s remarkable lesson. “Little bird, I’m not going to harm you; I just want to help you safely exit. In a gentle voice, I reassured it, “I promise; I just want to help you exit safely.” Opening every window wide, I continued coaxing him towards a safe, excitement. Finally, he realized that freedom awaited him through an open window the moment he calmed down.

The Holy Ghost spoke to me, saying, “Darlene, I know you are hurting, but I can’t free you from this cage of pain unless you calm down.”

When individuals experience emotional pain, they may instinctively lash out with feelings of anger and hostility. This defensive response can be likened to the sensitivity of an open wound, where any contact brings increased discomfort. Despite our sincere efforts to provide comfort, those in pain may perceive our actions as intensifying their pain rather than easing it. Emotional pain is a profoundly intense and agonizing form of suffering.

While physical pain can often be managed with tangible treatments, emotional pain usually necessitates a sense of divine healing or intervention for relief. Jesus is the Healer.

Continue to pray for that person, and never give up.

“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.” Jeremiah 30:17 KJV

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