Crushed in Spirit
Psalm 34:18 (BSB)
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit."
Have you ever experienced a time in your life when your spirit was crushed? Perhaps it was the loss of someone you loved, a painful disappointment, rejection, or a burden you felt you could no longer carry.
Sometimes the hurt is so deep that we find it difficult to put into words. Others may not even know what we are going through.
But what a wonderful reminder from God's Word: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted!
We see an example of this in the life of Hannah. In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah was deeply distressed and poured out her heart to the Lord in prayer. She was hurting, but she brought her sorrow before God. And after praying, she went on her way, and her face was no longer downcast.
What a reminder for us! We can bring our deepest hurts and disappointments to our Heavenly Father.
The Bible also tells us in 1 Peter 5:7:
"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you."
Fellow follower of Jesus, whatever may be weighing on your heart today, don't carry it alone. Bring it to Jesus in prayer. He knows your heart, He understands your sorrow, and He cares for you.