“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” -Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

Friend, there are moments in life when your heart feels so heavy that words simply will not come. Maybe you’ve experienced loss, disappointment, betrayal, or a burden that no one else fully understands. If that’s where you are today, I want you to hear this wonderful promise from God’s Word: “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.”

Notice what the verse does not say. It does not say the Lord stays far away until we get ourselves together. It says He draws near to the brokenhearted. God is never intimidated by your tears. He is not bothered by your questions. He is not disappointed because you are hurting. In fact, He comes closest when your heart is at its weakest.

Sometimes we think God is most present on the mountaintops, but many of us have discovered His sweetest presence in the valleys. It is often in our deepest pain that we experience His greatest peace. While others may not understand your struggle, the Lord understands every heartbeat, every tear, and every silent prayer.

So if your heart feels broken today, don’t run from God. Run to Him. He is near. He is faithful. He is able to heal what no one else can heal and restore what seems beyond repair.

Remember this today: your brokenness is not the end of your story. It may very well be the place where you discover just how close the heart of God really is.