STOP AND THINK – We hide our hurts, and in the process we sabotage our healing. (quoted by Kary Oberbrunner, author and counselor)
Most of us are reluctant to talk about our hurts. They are personal and private, so we try to hide them from the public. Our minds create defense mechanisms and coping strategies to hide the pain. But until we bring it out either to confront the hurt ourselves or to seek counsel from a trusted friend, we will continue to suffer.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6, 7)