Is your heart broken? Is your spirit crushed?

Closer Than You Think:

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

In one unsuspecting moment, everything can change.

A relationship can shatter, a dream can suddenly end.

Your heart can break for a million different reasons: grief, rejection, loneliness, uncertainty, tragedy, betrayal.

When something terrible happens and the world makes zero sense…

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 NLT

Is your heart broken? Is your spirit crushed?

Psalm 34:18 KJV

[18] The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
https://bible.com/bible/1/psa.34.18.KJV

David, the writer of Psalm 34, preached what he lived.

He experienced some intense highs and fierce lows, but he recognized God’s presence in the midst of his circumstances.

But He knew that God was near, and God could change any situation in an instant.

Is your heart broken? Is your spirit crushed?

God is near.

He hasn’t left you to fight for yourself.
Yes! He sees you in your heartbreak.
And He meets you where you are.
God has not forgotten you.
He has not abandoned you.

This doesn’t mean you won’t face hard things.

But even when your mind races and your heart doubts,

God offers a peace and an intimacy that cannot be fully explained.

Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we now have constant access to God’s presence through His Holy Spirit.

There are many places in the Bible where the Holy Spirit is described as the Comforter—ready to soothe, guide, counsel, and encourage.

The comfort we receive from God is a gift from His Spirit who is always with us.

So, if your heart is breaking and your spirit is crushed, know that you are in good hands. God is near, and He will not abandon you.

Today, take a few moments to name anything that has crushed your spirit.

Then, give yourself permission to just sit in God’s presence for a few moments.

When you’re ready, consider memorizing Psalm 34:18 and meditate on it throughout your day. 

Let Us Pray

Father God,

You are always near, but today I am inviting You to come close to me.

Show me how near You are. Here are my burdens—please take them.

I am tired of pretending that I can carry them.

Remove my fears and replace any heaviness in my life with Your relentless love.

Come close to me as I come close to You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Also Read: Peace By All Means: Testimony of Archbishop Benson Idahosa – Diademng (thediademng.org)

Is your heart broken? Is your spirit crushed?