Esther-Esterlyn

I watched the Hope and Healing concert in Connecticut on my computer. Louie Giglio came out and talked about hope in Christ. He quoted Psalm 34:17-18

The righteous cry, and the Lord hears

And delivers them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

And saves those who are crushed in spirit

 

I immediately thought of the song Esther by Esterlyn:

He heals the broken Hearted
He binds their wounds
He is Love

He finds those forgotten
Those have been abused
He is Love

He knows your name

[Chorus]
A father to the fatherless
A healer of the brokenness you make
Beauty from the ashes

 

Though we face unspeakable tragedy and pain, the Lord is near as Comforter and Healer. Many people who are not followers of Christ (and even some who are) ofter ask "where is God?" when faced with circumstances beyond all comprehension. The answer is found in the above verse. HE is near them, loving them, and desperately attempting to heal them if they would only open their hearts to Him.

 

As followers of Christ, we have a opportunity to be His arms and heart to those who are helpless and hurting. Let the words of Esterlyn be our prayer:

Gives us your Heart Lord help us Love the unseen
And give us your Eyes Lord help us Love those in need

Lyrics: http://www.elyrics.net/read/e/esterlyn-lyrics/esther-lyrics.html

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMwVXlWfK4M