An Excerpt from Hope in the Healing
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” Psalm 56:8 NLT
God knows when we rise and when we sleep. He knows the hidden things that we keep from others. He sees and knows the pain that we face each and every day. He knows where we have been and where we are going. He knows the progress we have made in our healing journey.
Today’s verse was written by King David when he was seized by the Philistines in Gath. David had escaped from Saul and went to King Achish only to fear the Philistines. He acted like he was insane, and King Achish claimed that they had plenty of crazy people and didn’t need to entertain more. (1 Samuel 21:10-15). David faced a lot of adversity in his lifetime. It almost seems like he went from one life-threatening saga to the next.
Throughout the book of Psalms we find David talking to God. Sometimes he was praising Him, and other times he was crying out to Him. God knows when we are crying and when the pain seems to be too much. He sees us and He loves us. He doesn’t want us to bottle up the emotions because He already knows how we feel.
When I am honest with God, and tell Him all the things He is well aware of, it’s beneficial. The weight of the world is no longer on my shoulders. I can heal little by little each time I open up to God.
How awesome is it knowing He knows all my sorrows! He knows my heartache and heartbreaks. He knows when the physical pain is too much and when the emotional pain breaks me. God knows. When we are in our pits of despair, God is there, reaching down and extending His hand to pull us up. Sometimes we just have to look up to see Him.
Lord, I am thankful for Your knowledge. You know when I’m in pain and when I’m crying. You know when my heart is heavy. Thank You for your love and grace today. May I grow closer to You through this study. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reflection
What are you holding back from God?
What characteristic of God brings you the most comfort?
(Barrett 14-16)
Barrett, Brianna. Hope in the Healing: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through Chronic Illness. Brianna Barrett, 2025.
Brianna is a Carolina girl who loves Jesus and her family. She enjoys watching the sunrise, photography, reading, writing, and paddleboarding. According to her teenage son, she’s a master chef in the kitchen, making gluten-free cuisine from around the world. Her writing and photography have appeared in numerous publications including Faith On Every Corner, Creation Illustrated, and Our Story Magazine, and she is a contributor to The Grit and Grace Project, Candidly Christian, and Broken But Priceless Magazine where she writes the column, “From A Homemaker’s Heart”. Her first devotional book, “Hope in the Healing: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through Chronic Illness” is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Check out her latest works at www.briannagrams.com and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.
