28/11/2025
*BLEEDING HEARTS*
*Jeremiah 8:22 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?* (Psalm 147:3/ Psalm 34:18)
β Societies, communities, families and churches are filled with individuals
β Nothing hinders destiny like a broken heart
*Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.*
β An emotional wound cuts way deeper and lasts longer than a physical wound because many do not know how to handle it *(Judges 15:1-8/ Proverbs 14:29/ Ecclesiastes 7:9/ Proverbs 25:28)*
β It can change a gentle person into a monster
β A bleeding heart can change a peaceful person into a vengeful and violent person
β A bleeding heart can turn the heart of a believer into that of a witch
β Nothing robs people of a colourful destiny like a broken heart/ spirit
*Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.*
β The most emotionally unstable and unpredictable person on earth is one carrying a broken heart
β Whatever makes you to lose joy, will eventually cause you to lose your health, strength and vitality
β Many people have a dry sense of humour because of a broken heart
*Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.*
β Most of the sicknesses, diseases and Infirmities playing individuals are a product of broken heart, the pain was first in the heart but stayed too long until it got to the physical body
β Hurting people hurt others
β A bleeding heart left unattended soon becomes a rotten wound
β It is internal wars that cause external ones
*REASONS FOR A BLEEDING HEART*
1. Chronic illnesses
2. Financial pressures
3. Death of a loved one
4. Divorce
5. Rejection
6. Broken promises
7. Unexplained sufferings
8. False accusations
9. Failed dreams
10. Broken families
*SIGNS OF A BLEEDING HEART*
*Psalm 11:3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?*
β Until the cause of certain behaviours is identified, the wound will become worse
1. Forgetfulness
2. Lack of peace
3. Lack of joy
4. Unexplained anxiety and fear
5. Suicidal thoughts
6. Depression and stress
7. Anger and ill temper
8. Cry baby, emotional tantrums
9. Physical Violence
10. Emotional and verbal abuse
11. Vengefulness
12. Extreme talkativeness or quiteness
13. Vulgar
14. Easily provoked or angered
14. Recluse behaviour
16. Tattoos (Mark 5:1-5). People with tattoos have deep rooted emotional issues, they try to express themselves by marking their bodies
17. Lack of sexual interest or arousal for spouses
18. Jumping from one relationship to another
β A broken heart that continues in the same state, soon becomes a rotten heart
β Even the most docile and calm animal becomes violent and unpredictabl
e when wounded
*Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised*(Jeremiah 8:22)
β The most neglected ministry in the church is ministry to the broken hearted, yet this is one of Christ's foremost mandates on earth *(1John 3:8/ John 10:10/ Proverbs 17:22)*
β A BROKEN HEART has the hall marks of the devil hidden
*Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.*
β A BLEEDING HEART that is not quickly attended to will bleed the owner to death
β Many people because of bleeding hearts, are lifeless beings
β As long as your heart continues to bleed, you will become hindered in life
*Rev. Dr. Seloma*