Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Closer Than You Think

Closer Than You Think


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


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. 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.

He sees you in your heartbreak.

He meets you where you are.

He 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 today’s verse and meditate on it throughout your day.

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬


https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.34.18.ESV

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