Near to the Brokenhearted

This was the topic in my parents' Bible study this week & directly related to a conversation my mom & I had. So timely and so comforting! Please share with anyone who needs to be reminded of the truth of God's nearness in our adversity.


"There's nothing more lonely than suffering because it feels like no one understands what we're going through. With accomplishments and prosperity, loved ones will gather around to share in our joy and celebrate our success. But with grief, people feel distant, even wen they are trying to support and comfort us, because they cannot reach in to that profound place where our pain has made its home. During those times, we may wonder, Where is God? Why has God allowed this? Has he left me alone to struggle with this by myself? Has God abandoned me? Yet, just the opposite is true.

Psalm 34:18 assures, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Adversity isn't a time when God is far from you. On the contrary, it is when He's close to you and teaching you His ways. When everything goes well, you may forget that you need God, but when trouble strikes it's only God who can comfort you to the depth f your soul. He has your full attention and can teach you the joy of His wonderful presence...Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God. "

Excerpt from 30 Life Principles by Charles Stanley