When Thanos snapped his fingers at the end of “Avengers: Infinity War” and erased half of all life in the universe, the lives of those who were left behind were irrevocably changed in many ways. Some like Captain America came together with others in support groups to work through the aftermath of the event, others like Thor chose to bury themselves in distractions to numb the pain, and then you have Hawkeye… he permitted his pain to completely harden his heart as he transformed into the merciless assassin “Ronin”. While his sorrow was certainly understandable, he allowed it to penetrate his heart and redefine him, mutating this heroic Avenger into a lawless vigilante without a moral compass. Everyone on the planet endured the same searing pain… but how they responded depended on their heart.

Enduring unspeakable tragedies, heartbreak, and pain are sadly an inescapable part of life on this fallen planet, and while these moments may alter the course of our lives it is our decision on whether they harden our hearts. Our pain is real, and processing our sorrow and grief takes time… and only the Lord can both heal our pain and protect our hearts from being hardened by the scars left behind. Our Savior carries scars, too… so let’s place our broken hearts into His nail-scarred hands so He can start the healing today.

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 14:23

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26

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