The Slow Work of Healing: Why God Takes His Time

God peels back the pain one piece at a time.

There’s a kind of hurt that doesn’t go away with one altar call. A kind of ache that doesn’t lift just because you prayed hard enough. And while we want healing to be instant, God, in His wisdom, often chooses process over miracle. He doesn’t rush restoration. He reveals it—in layers.

One layer at a time, He uncovers what we have concealed.
One layer at a time, He teaches us how to breathe again.
One layer at a time, He brings back sensations where we once felt numb.

It’s not always beautiful. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it stings. Like when a scab is pulled too soon or when a wound you thought was healed still bleeds when touched.

But that doesn’t mean you’re not healing.
It means you’re still human.
And God is still working.

Sometimes we need to forgive someone we’ve already “forgiven.” Sometimes we need to grieve the version of ourselves that survived but was never acknowledged. Sometimes we need to sit in silence long enough to understand what the pain is really trying to convey.

Healing doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it whispers. And in those whispers, God is peeling back not just pain—but shame, fear, and the lies we agreed to while hurting.

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3 (NLT)

Bandages. Not bulldozers.
God doesn’t bulldoze your pain. He bandages it, slowly, carefully, like a Father who knows that some breaks need time to reset.

If you’re still in the process, it doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re becoming whole.
And wholeness isn’t a leap—it’s a layered becoming.

Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.

District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.

Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.

District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.