Week #21 - Wrong 2 Strong "2 Minute Devotional" w/ Cisco Terrazas

Welcome to the "Wrong To Strong" 2-Minute Devotional. This week Wrong To Strong's own Cisco Terrazas leads us in a devotional emphasizing God's closeness to the brokenhearted and His power to heal past traumas. He recounts two testimonies of individuals who, despite their changed circumstances as adults, still carry emotional wounds from their youth. Cisco encourages people to recognize how God uses their current environments and people to aid in healing, drawing connections to biblical verses like Matthew 19:14 and Joel 2:25. He affirms that those dealing with pain and hurt are not alone, urging them to hold onto faith and hope in Jesus Christ for restoration and blessings.

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Episode Transcript

(00:12):
Welcome to the wrong too strong,two minute devotional each week.
We're blessed to have a newguest share a powerful scripture
and a word of encouragement toignite your spirit and fuel your
journey of faith.
Let these messages inspire andstrengthen you as you grow
closer to God and embrace thetransformation he has for you.

(00:32):
Stay strong, keep the faith andlet's grow together.
We're on a mission from God fromdarkness to light.
And from Wrong To Strong.
What's up, my brothers andsisters in Christ.
This is Cisco Terrazas coming toyou for another wrong to strong

(00:53):
two minute devotional.
I'd like to share with you thefollowing verse, Psalm 34:18.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are
crushed in spirit.
Just recently I heard twostories slash testimonies that
brought me to this Psalm verse.
These two stories are verysimilar since they deal with
past trauma.

(01:14):
When these two individuals wereyoung.
We've all grown up in differentfamilies and neighborhoods and
situations where we may not havehad control over our
circumstances.
These testimonies I heard weredetailed on how these
individuals grew up and whatthey experienced as they were
young.
Now as adults, the circumstancesand environment have changed,
but the pain and hurt is stillthere.

(01:35):
As we grow up and walk closelywith God, we tend to miss
certain things around us, likepeople and environments that God
is now using to help you relatewith your past circumstances.
God has compassion and care forthe broken hearted.
He draws near to those who areemotionally wounded offering
presence and rescue.
What we would think that certainthings should be common sense,

(01:56):
but they don't seem that waywhen they are right under our
nose and the enemy uses thatagainst us to blind us from what
God is trying to present to you.
When God uses someone around youto provide you with guidance,
you tend to see things in awhole different perspective.
What you ultimate see now iswhat you were missing when you
were young and dealing with thepain and the hurt.

(02:18):
Jesus cares for the children.
In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said,let the little children come to
me and do not hinder them.
For the Kingdom of Heavenbelongs such as these.
Jesus honors and welcomeschildren affirming the value and
dignity.
God is a restorer of brokenlives.
Like in Joel 2:25, I will payyou for the years that Locus

(02:39):
have eaten.
Though this verse was originallyabout Israel's restoration, this
verse reflects God's heart toredeem, lost time and
brokenness.
These testimonies touch my heartin ways I cannot explain.
If you deal with pain and hurtdue to your upbringing, you're
not alone.
Many of us are brokenhearted andneed God's help to restore us.

(03:00):
Trust and believe when you holdonto hope and believe in the
Savior of Jesus Christ.
That God will use yoursurroundings and turn them into
blessings.
I hope someone receives thismessage.
Thank you guys.
I'm Cisco Terrazas and I amwrong to strong.