The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:18 NKJV
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. There is a tender nearness of the Lord in tough times. I can know and sense Him in those times like no other time.
I think most of us, when we read this verse, we think, “Wait a minute. How about save and protect us from a broken heart. Make sure we never have to deal with heartache and disappointment. That would be even better.”
Would it really? If being brokenhearted brings the Lord near, it becomes a great gift. Nobody would ask to be brokenhearted, but don’t miss the nearness of the Lord it brings.
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