Close to the Brokenhearted
10/22/2025
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
When life leaves us shattered, it can feel like God is distant, silent even. But Scripture tells a different story. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that in our lowest moments, when our hearts are fractured and our spirits worn thin, God draws near. He is not a faraway observer of our pain; He is a close Comforter, sitting beside us in the ashes, whispering hope into our despair.
Think of a child who has fallen and scraped their knee. A loving parent doesn’t shout comfort from across the room, they come close, kneel down, wipe away the tears, and hold the child until the pain eases. That’s what God does for His children. When your world caves in, He doesn’t abandon you, He moves closer.
David wrote these words during one of the darkest seasons of his life. Hunted, humiliated, and hiding in caves, he still found that the presence of God was real and personal. The same is true today. God’s nearness doesn’t always remove the pain, but it redeems it. He transforms sorrow into strength and heartbreak into healing.
If your spirit feels crushed, remember this: brokenness is not the end of your story, it’s the place where God begins His rebuilding work.
Action Steps:
1. Sit in His Presence: Spend a few quiet moments today simply telling God where it hurts.
2. Reach Out for Support: Let someone pray with you; healing often comes through community.
3. Reflect on His Faithfulness: Write down times when God has comforted you before, it’s proof He’ll do it again.
Today’s Challenge:
When you feel overwhelmed, whisper this truth aloud: “God is close to me right now.” Let it anchor your heart whenever pain tries to pull you under.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that You are close when I am broken and weary. Help me to feel Your presence in the places that ache most. Heal what’s hurting and remind me that You never leave me, even in the darkest valleys. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
When life leaves us shattered, it can feel like God is distant, silent even. But Scripture tells a different story. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that in our lowest moments, when our hearts are fractured and our spirits worn thin, God draws near. He is not a faraway observer of our pain; He is a close Comforter, sitting beside us in the ashes, whispering hope into our despair.
Think of a child who has fallen and scraped their knee. A loving parent doesn’t shout comfort from across the room, they come close, kneel down, wipe away the tears, and hold the child until the pain eases. That’s what God does for His children. When your world caves in, He doesn’t abandon you, He moves closer.
David wrote these words during one of the darkest seasons of his life. Hunted, humiliated, and hiding in caves, he still found that the presence of God was real and personal. The same is true today. God’s nearness doesn’t always remove the pain, but it redeems it. He transforms sorrow into strength and heartbreak into healing.
If your spirit feels crushed, remember this: brokenness is not the end of your story, it’s the place where God begins His rebuilding work.
Action Steps:
1. Sit in His Presence: Spend a few quiet moments today simply telling God where it hurts.
2. Reach Out for Support: Let someone pray with you; healing often comes through community.
3. Reflect on His Faithfulness: Write down times when God has comforted you before, it’s proof He’ll do it again.
Today’s Challenge:
When you feel overwhelmed, whisper this truth aloud: “God is close to me right now.” Let it anchor your heart whenever pain tries to pull you under.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that You are close when I am broken and weary. Help me to feel Your presence in the places that ache most. Heal what’s hurting and remind me that You never leave me, even in the darkest valleys. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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