The little hurt = we all have been there and most likely, it was during those younger days. Probably racing around the yard, playing games with your friends, climbing a tree or whatever and then it happens. We have fallen, scrapped our knee or somehow got a cut - maybe a tear or two would unfold but usually after Mom would clean the wound, add a bandade and a kiss for good measure, the healing would begin.
The big hurt = is one that not all may experience, for example a badly banged up body from a terrible car accident. This could be a situation where there are buises and broken bones and most likely, significant pain. Thankfully with the help of doctors, nurses, physical therepsist, etc - we slowly heal over a longer time.
The unseen hurt = is sometimes the worst if it happens to us or is so unknown to us because we can't see it in a friend or loved one. This can be something like a broken heart or depression - not easy to get through but either by ourself or with some help, these can be overcome or dealt with in a way where we can move on.
Now, with just these three examples shared, I wonder if you are like me? Did you think more on our strength or have you ever thought about the healing aspect that our own body does and pursues, without any switch being turned on or request made? When you think about it, our bodies have amazing capabilities to heal and that is a great gift from God.
So as we journey forward and those various hurts that happen unfold, be thankful for those that help us to heal but also don't forget the master healer - who made everything possible. And don't forget, appreciation is a great thing.
"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. . . " (from Psalm 139:14)