Introduction

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, on this beautiful day that He has made? We have come together, not by chance, but by divine appointment, to hear from His Word and to grow in His grace.

Today, we're going to spend some time in the book of Proverbs, specifically the 10th chapter, verses 31 and 32. Allow me to read them for you. “The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.”

These words, divinely inspired and breathed out by God, hold profound wisdom and guidance for us. They speak to us about the power of our words, the impact of our attitudes, and the importance of our character. They challenge us to harness our hurt, handle our heartbreak, and honor our humility.

In his timeless wisdom, the great preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, “I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.” His words echo the sentiments of our Scripture passage today. They remind us that even in the midst of pain and hardship, there is a divine purpose. Even when we are thrown against the rock, it is the Rock of Ages, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

So, as we prepare to delve into these truths, let's begin with a word of prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day, for the breath in our lungs, and for the opportunity to gather together and study Your Word. We ask that You open our hearts and minds to receive Your wisdom. Help us to apply these truths to our lives, that we may become more like Your Son, Jesus Christ. Guide us, Lord, as we seek to harness our hurt, handle our heartbreak, and honor our humility. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

As we navigate our way through these verses, let's remember that God's Word is not just a collection of ancient texts, but a living, breathing guide for our lives. It is as relevant today as it was when it was first penned. May we not just be hearers of the Word, but doers also. Let's allow God's truth to permeate our hearts, transform our minds, and shape our actions.

May we find comfort in the knowledge that our God is not distant or disinterested. He is intimately involved in every aspect of our lives. He sees our hurt, He feels our heartbreak, and He honors our humility. May we, in turn, honor Him by living out these truths in our daily lives.

So, let's begin. Let's harness our hurt, handle our heartbreak, and honor our humility. Let's allow God's Word to shape us, mold us, and make us more like Christ. And let's do it all for His glory. Amen.

Harnessing Hurt

When we think about the words we speak, we often consider them as mere expressions of our thoughts and feelings. Yet, the Scripture tells us that our words carry much more weight than that. They have the power to build up or tear down, to heal or to hurt. This is a profound truth that we must grapple with.

We all experience hurt in our lives. It's an inevitable part of our human existence. We get hurt by the words and actions of others, by the circumstances of life, and even by our own mistakes and failures. But the Scripture tells us that the mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom. This means that even in the midst of our hurt, we can speak words of wisdom. We can use our hurt, not as a weapon to harm others, but as a tool to bring forth wisdom. This requires us to choose wisdom over bitterness, forgiveness over resentment, and love over hate.

The first aspect of this is understanding the source of our hurt. Often, we get hurt because of unmet expectations or unfulfilled desires. We expect others to behave in a certain way, and when they don't, we feel hurt. We desire certain outcomes in our lives, and when they don't materialize, we feel hurt. But the Scripture reminds us that our expectations and desires should not be the source of our wisdom. Instead, our wisdom should come from God and His Word.

When we align our expectations and desires with God's will, we can navigate through our hurt with wisdom. We can see our hurt not as a setback, but as a setup for God's blessings. We can see our hurt not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping stone towards spiritual growth.

The second aspect of this is managing our reactions to hurt. It's natural to react to hurt with anger, sadness, or frustration. But the Scripture challenges us to react differently. It challenges us to react with wisdom, with understanding, and with grace.

When we react to hurt with wisdom, we don't let our emotions control us. Instead, we control our emotions. We don't let our hurt define us. Instead, we define our hurt. We don't let our hurt consume us. Instead, we consume our hurt with the fire of God's Word and His love.

Next is transforming our hurt into wisdom. This is perhaps the most challenging aspect of all. It requires us to change our perspective on hurt. Instead of seeing it as something negative, we need to see it as something positive.

The fourth and final aspect of this is sharing our wisdom with others. The Scripture tells us that the lips of the righteous know what is acceptable. This means that we should not keep our wisdom to ourselves. Instead, we should share it with others. We should use our words to encourage, to uplift, and to inspire. We should use our words to spread God's love and His truth. We become a source of hope and healing. We become a beacon of light in a dark world.

Transition. Harnessing our hurt is not about suppressing our pain or pretending it doesn't exist. It's about acknowledging our pain, understanding it, managing it, transforming it, and sharing it. It's about using our hurt as a tool to bring forth wisdom, to grow in grace, and to glorify God. It's about turning our hurt into a testimony of God's love and His goodness.

Handling Heartbreak

As we continue to reflect on the wisdom found in Proverbs 10:31-32, we find ourselves faced with the challenge of handling heartbreak ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO