Near to the Brokenhearted
— Psalm 34:18
Read at your own pace
Near to the Brokenhearted
Sit, or lie down. Whichever the body wants.
If today is a hard day, do not try to be brave. Let the body feel what it feels. Let the tears come if they come.
The verse does not promise you will not be broken. It promises the Lord is near to the broken. Near. Not solving. Not fixing. Near.
Imagine someone sitting next to you. Not saying anything. Just sitting. That is the image.
Place a hand on your chest. Feel the heartbeat. That is the Lord's nearness, in pulse form.
Stay as long as you need.
A prayer
Lord, I am broken today. Meet me here. Be near. That is enough. Amen.
Scripture
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit."
— Psalm 34:18
For reflection
If you are broken today, this verse is for you. Especially then, the Lord is near.
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