Come, let us return to the Lord

"Come, and let us return unto the Lord. For he hath torn, and he will heal us. He hath smitten, and he will bind us up. (Hosea 6:1) Jesus was called a Man of Sorrows. He suffered greater pain than any Human being ever will. He was beaten, bruised and broken ... For me. Jesus said He would never leave me nor forsake me, yet God plainly said that He tore and smote Israel, but He promised to heal them and bind up their wounds if they would only turn back to Him. If only they would forsake their wicked idols and return to their first love. If only I would truly turn my life over to Christ, every single detail of it! If only I would let Him have complete and total control in every area of my life, He would bind my wounds, He would heal me. If at this very moment I surrender ALL to my Savior, He will give me peace. Peace that passes all understanding. I long to have such a relationship with the Lord that makes it easy for me to trust Him completely. This summer, He wounded me, and He's still in the process of healing my stubborn heart and soul. The more I turn to Him in prayer, obedience and absolute surrender, the more peace and joy He gives. My God is a mighty, powerful Savior whom I am undeservingly blessed to know!