When I was little, I remember that any time we had to go and buy band-aids, I would beg my mom to by the "cool" ones- princess, superhero, or even just colored ones. And, every once and a while, I would get my wish. It seemed like a thing of novelty, getting the beautiful band-aids. They always seemed to magically heal my battle wounds faster than any other band-aid. And, of course, like a typical kid, I would try and make fake owies so I could get one of these beautiful band-aids.
And, of course, they would be gone in a week, because I would use them anytime I got hurt, even if I wasn't even bleeding!
I've been thinking of all the little broken things in life; anxieties, heartbreaks, depression, mental health issues, all things that can't be healed with band-aids. And, of course, the little girl in me then wished that those things could be healed with a princess band-aid and a kiss from mom. But they can't.
Well, maybe they can. It's just a little different.
I, personally, have found strength and healing through my Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the mater healer of both physical and mental, things of the heart and things of the head. He can do it all! So, while I can't get a band-aid and a kiss for a quick fix heal, I can get spiritual strength and healing though Christ. And, while it may take a little longer, the rewards of healing are innumerable.
In Elder Jeffery R. Holland's talk, Broken Things to Mend, he talks about how coming to the Savior can help heal our wounds.
"He said to everyone, whatever their personal problems might be:
'Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.'
In this promise, that introductory phrase, 'come unto me,' is crucial. It is the key to the peace and rest we seek."
Can I just say how much I love Elder Holland? Because I do. He is an amazing, fiery speaker. His words are eloquent and he always knows exactly what to say.
He talks about how when we come unto Christ, when we walk with Him, and learn of Him, we will learn more about ourselves and the answers to our problems. So, while we can't have a band-aid to quick-fix our problems, we can have the strength and healing from our Master Physician.
One of my other favorite talks by Elder Holland is titled, Like a Broken Vessel. It is a beautiful talk about mental health, but the main focus is on depression. I remember when he gave this talk. While I wasn't a psych major at the time, I was very interested in the field of psychology, and I really liked learning about it. I loved this talk so much! Take a moment to read it and post your thoughts in the comments!
So, maybe while we can't use band-aids to fix broken hearts, perhaps there is a better way <3
Thanks for reading! Comment and share this post with your friends!
And, of course, they would be gone in a week, because I would use them anytime I got hurt, even if I wasn't even bleeding!
I've been thinking of all the little broken things in life; anxieties, heartbreaks, depression, mental health issues, all things that can't be healed with band-aids. And, of course, the little girl in me then wished that those things could be healed with a princess band-aid and a kiss from mom. But they can't.
Well, maybe they can. It's just a little different.
I, personally, have found strength and healing through my Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the mater healer of both physical and mental, things of the heart and things of the head. He can do it all! So, while I can't get a band-aid and a kiss for a quick fix heal, I can get spiritual strength and healing though Christ. And, while it may take a little longer, the rewards of healing are innumerable.
In Elder Jeffery R. Holland's talk, Broken Things to Mend, he talks about how coming to the Savior can help heal our wounds.
"He said to everyone, whatever their personal problems might be:
'Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.'
In this promise, that introductory phrase, 'come unto me,' is crucial. It is the key to the peace and rest we seek."
Can I just say how much I love Elder Holland? Because I do. He is an amazing, fiery speaker. His words are eloquent and he always knows exactly what to say.
He talks about how when we come unto Christ, when we walk with Him, and learn of Him, we will learn more about ourselves and the answers to our problems. So, while we can't have a band-aid to quick-fix our problems, we can have the strength and healing from our Master Physician.
One of my other favorite talks by Elder Holland is titled, Like a Broken Vessel. It is a beautiful talk about mental health, but the main focus is on depression. I remember when he gave this talk. While I wasn't a psych major at the time, I was very interested in the field of psychology, and I really liked learning about it. I loved this talk so much! Take a moment to read it and post your thoughts in the comments!
So, maybe while we can't use band-aids to fix broken hearts, perhaps there is a better way <3
Thanks for reading! Comment and share this post with your friends!
Love your favorite adventurer,
Bekah
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