I have come to a time in my life when I realize that none of us get through our journey without some affliction or another causing stress points in our spirits. Some of those stress points are in the form of some form of mental distress or another result in fractures. Fractures in our hearts and in our spirits. Think for a moment about the different stresses put on our bodies, either from physical trauma or just hard use, as in a "stress fracture" to a bone.
Some of our afflictions are brought on by others...some, we put upon ourselves. God never intended for us to go through this journey without experiencing some sort of affliction or trial. In His wisdom, those trials serve to make us stronger. And He has not left us alone to carry our burdens without help.
I am reminded of the talk, "Like A Broken Vessel," given as a Conference address in 2013 by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
"When we struggle, brothers and sisters--mental or emotional or physical or otherwise--do not vote against the preciousness of life by ending it! Trust in God. Hold on in His love. Know that one day the day will break bright and all shadows of mortality will flee. Though we feel we are "like a broken vessel," as the Psalmist says, we must remember, that vessel is in the hands of the divine potter. Broken minds are healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can be merciful, nonjudgemental and kind."
I have felt this healing in my own life. I have witnessed it in the lives of others. When we turn our full attention on the healing power of the Savior, let Him into our lives, and Trust in Him, then I promise that there is Hope. If you think your life is permanently fractured and there is nothing left for you, think again! Step back from the ledge and ponder the miracles in your life. If He can provide miracles, then He can provide healing.
