Brokenhearted and Crushed

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

                                                                            Psalm 34:18  NLT 

Today, you may feel brokenhearted and crushed by life, a broken relationship, loss of someone close to you or suffering because circumstances have attacked you and thrown you to the floor like some rag doll. Now is not the time to turn away from God because you feel that He has let you down. He hasn't, but you may argue that He did nothing to rescue from all of this.

 

Read the scripture above again:"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." We often wish that we could escape life's troubles and problems. Sadly, these things happen to everyone, saved or unsaved, and somehow we have to find a way through it all. God promises to be close to the brokenhearted. In other words, He promises to be the source of power, courage and wisdom, helping us to come to terms with the hurt. 

Yes at times, He chooses to deliver us from these problems but things such as a death in the family cannot be avoided, sadly this is life. But what He does promise is that He will be with us and wrap His arms around us as if we're in cotton wool, until the pain has gone. Verse 17 says, 

'The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.' This is not the time to become frustrated with God because all of this pain has come upon you. This is the time to move towards Him, admitting to Him that you need His help and thanking Him for responding to you. Encourage yourself with this scripture:

'Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2This 

I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him. 3For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. 4He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armour and protection'.  Psalm 91:1-4  NLT

He is your Daddy. What daddy wouldn't do anything to protect his children? He loves you and hurts when you hurt. Move nearer to Him right now and allow Him to put His arms around you. Whatever you face today, Jesus will face it with you and, that is a promise.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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