Replacing Pain and Hurt with the Grace of God –
Following Jesus From the Edges –
Pastor Calvin Cook
April 28, 2026
Sharing these thoughts for those who are dealing with pain and hurt. I know what it is like, I not only see it in other’s situations I deal with it myself.
The loss of stability, a relationship, a friend, and so many other things that fracture our relationships not only with others but with God. Many times, separating us into a place of self-induced solitary confinement.
When trust is broken, it’s not just the relationship that hurts— it’s your ability to feel safe and trust again.
Psalm 55 reminds us that even David— a man after God’s own heart— knew what it felt like to be wounded by someone close.
But he didn’t bury it. He brought it to God. And maybe that’s the invitation for you right now.
Not to fix it. Not to force trust back.
But to cast it—honestly, completely—onto the One who can carry it.
Because grace doesn’t begin when the pain is gone… it begins when you stop carrying it alone.
Can we pray together for each other –
Holy Spirit, come into this place of pain. Search my heart…not to condemn me, but to restore me.
Where I am holding onto anger too tightly…soften me.
Where I am replaying the hurt over and over… quiet my thoughts.
Quiet the voice of the evil one who is trying to take over my thoughts.
Where I have begun to lose trust in others…teach me to trust You first.
Holy Spirit come and lead me because Jesus promised and said to do that –
And in the name of Jesus I pray – Amen
Thoughts from the Edges 
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