The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 October 2022: On the Mend

The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 October 2022 for Sunday Message || On the Mend

Read The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 October 2022 Message by Ana María Sierra Olivares (Bogotá, Colombia)

TOPIC: On the Mend

TODAY’S READING
Philippians 4:10-14

What I mean is that we can mutually encourage each other while I am with you. We can be encouraged by the faithfulness we find in each other, both your faithfulness and mine. – Romans 1:12 (CEB)

The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 October 2022 MESSAGE

I was a happy and friendly child, but my attention deficit disorder caused challenges with my schoolwork and in relationships with my schoolmates and teachers. For many years I was bullied, and I was weighed down with a great sense of frustration and rejection. But expressions of concern from a handful of teachers and friends meant so much to me, and my mother, a person of strong faith, always supported me.

When I started high school, the interactions with my schoolmates seemed to get worse — to the point that I wanted to retaliate for the bad experiences I suffered. But even more, I wanted to heal the broken pieces of my life. I knew a little about God from my early years, but at this stage in my life I began to seek God in earnest. I joined the church youth group. My process of healing began when I met those wonderful people who truly reflected the love of Christ and guided and inspired me to learn more about him and his teachings.

Today, I am a university student and a proud Christian. My wounded heart is on the mend, and I am learning the importance of forgiveness as I continue my faith journey to discern God’s will for my life.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Merciful God, thank you for loving us and for Jesus’ example of forgiveness. Give us courage to stand up for those who suffer abuse and discrimination, knowing that we can do this through Christ who gives us strength. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God’s unconditional love can heal my wounded heart and spirit.

PRAYER FOCUS
Victims of bullying

The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16th October 2022 Message. The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. Read More