THE LORD CARES

 THE LORD CARES

Ps. 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. NLT

The Lord cares about our hurting hearts. He cares when we are so full of sorrow that our hearts threaten to break. He cares when we go through times of life when it seems like all hope is gone and there is no more reason to live. Let the truth of this verse be branded deep into your heart. When times of brokenness come, it is very difficult to be comforted. The sorrow and grief of the moment are overpowering and controlling. It is then that we must let God’s Word come out of our minds and into our hearts. We must be reminded that God is nearby. He has not left or forsaken us to suffer all alone. He is near to embrace and comfort us. He can be depended on to take our hand and lead us through the darkness and into the light.

It is so important that we learn God’s promises while we are in the light so that when the darkness comes, we will not be without hope or help. Write this verse down somewhere where you will be able to find it when you need it the most. Mark it with a heading like, “When brokenhearted”. Tape it somewhere you know you will find it, perhaps inside the leaf of your Bible, on your refrigerator door, or some similar place.

Life is not without sorrow and pain, but we have a Comforter who will always be there for us when we are faced with them. The promise of God is if we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. Don’t wallow in your suffering, grief, or pain. Take it all to the Lord, linger in His presence, and He will carry your burdened heart for you. The Lord really does care about you and wants to help you. Will you let Him?