Psalms 34:18
Psalms 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
When navigating grief, it seems nearly impossible to escape the pain. People will tell you to stop worrying, but that's not as easy as it sounds. You can search the internet and come up with stages, steps, and ways to cope, but the reality is that there isn't a right way to deal with grief. Healing takes time, but when we dwell in that dark space, it feels like forever, and we wonder if it will ever end. It's in these places that we realize how much we need something bigger than ourselves. Fortunately, we are not hopeless. This verse reminds us that God is not only present with us but near. Near to the pain we feel. Near to the loss, we can’t fill, near to the needs we have and can’t yet express. He is always available and close to those who suffer. Not only is He near, but He stays with us and will help us get through. He is not surprised or deterred, no matter how deep the brokenness feels. Our strength comes from praying and believing that the pain we are feeling won't crush our spirits, just as God promises in His Word. If you have a difficult time escaping the darkness today, spend time alone with God. He is always near, and you can rest assured that He will restore your heart.
John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Psalms 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Isaiah 40:29
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
2 Chronicles 32:8
The people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.