When I saw this quote, it struck me: “The secret way to heal a broken heart is to let love leak out like an ocean through all the cracks” (annvoskamp.com). Although I have taught this same principle for years, I just had never heard it put into words in this manner.
As I have worked with grievers over the years, I have seen them focus mainly on allowing love to leak in through all the cracks. They so crave love to fill the cavern left behind their loved one’s absence. I have seen many engage in unhealthy relationships as a result of trying to fill the void by inviting another into their life.
Please don’t get me wrong—when we are grieving, we do need love pouring in through the broken places, and I am thankful for each and every person who has chosen to pour into those who are hurting. However, the healing of a broken heart does not only come from the receiving of love but also through the pouring out of love. I am reminded I challenged the December 2013 seminar participants to do just that. Instead of focusing solely on protecting their heart during the holiday season, why not look outside of themselves for others who needed love and attention and reach out to them? I used Mandisa’s song “Somebody’s Angel” as a bit of musical inspiration to remind them of the difference they can make in the lives of others.
I don’t know your particular circumstances, but no matter what your place in life, you can still reach out and change the life of another. Why not begin this week to look for an opportunity to pour love into the life of another? If you do, I would love to have you share your story with our other blog readers. Your story of “love pouring out” might inspire another and then another and then another….
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