“He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]” (Psalm 147:3, Amplified Bible).
Some wounds take longer to heal, and this is especially true of emotional wounds.
The science
The neuroscience of emotional healing is an expanding area of research. An article featured on scienceinsights.org titled How to Heal Emotional Wounds: What Science Shows,1 published on 1 May 2026, addresses the complexity of recovering from psychological harm:
“Emotional wounds heal through a combination of deliberate inner work, supportive relationships, and time. Unlike physical injuries, there’s no cast or bandage you can apply, but your brain is genuinely capable of rewiring itself after painful experiences. Neuroscience confirms that the brain’s connective pathways strengthen and reorganise during recovery, meaning healing isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a measurable biological process.”
Expanding on this, the article states:
“What makes emotional healing tricky is that there’s no single technique that works for everyone. The wound itself matters: losing a parent, surviving abuse, going through a betrayal, or carrying years of low-grade neglect all leave different marks.”
People often mask the depth of their pain for fear of being judged, dismissed, or misunderstood, choosing instead to hide behind a facade of false happiness.
The scripture
Psalm 147:3 provides the ultimate solution to brokenness and the deep wounds that require extensive, specialist care. Here, we see God’s transformative intervention to bring healing, regardless of the depth of the wound. What may baffle science is simply an opportunity for God to reveal His power!
The resource
When Brenda Walsh, international broadcaster, speaker and author, invited me to write an endorsement for her recent memoir, Behind the Mask, I discovered a deeply moving human interest story.
The transparency and detail of Brenda’s writing draw the reader into her lived experience of emotional trauma. Yet, within the pages of this raw narrative, I witnessed the preserving power of God. He enables traumatised individuals to remain resilient amid the detours, unpredictability, and traumas of life, fostering a tenacious hold on the hope of healing.
The book’s comprehensive descriptors of various types of narcissism equip the reader with key insights, alerting them to this destructive behaviour. It concludes with a comforting message of God’s abiding love, His empowerment to forgive those who cause harm, and His provision of hope and healing. It serves as a convincing reminder that restoration from abuse is possible through divine intervention, alongside specialist counselling and support.
I highly commend this publication to everyone. You can purchase Behind the Mask from the Stanborough Press and LifeSource Christian Bookshop.
The response
The British Union Conference Health Ministries and Family Ministries departments are collaborating to address the impact of narcissistic abuse, aiming to raise awareness and provide relevant support.
A prayer
Compassionate God,
Thank You for Your embrace of love that brings the solace, support, and strength to carry us through challenging times. May we reach the hurting with empathy and understanding, so that they may receive the comfort and help needed to heal from life’s wounds.
Amen.
Editorial Note: If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in this article or the contents of the book and feel you need support, please contact Cornerstone Counselling Service.
1 https://scienceinsights.org/how-to-heal-emotional-wounds-what-science-shows/