The LORD Is Close To The Brokenhearted; He Rescues Those Whose Spirits Are Crushed.

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The LORD Is Close To The Brokenhearted;
He
Rescues Those Whose Spirits Are Crushed.



Scripture

Psalm 34

⁴ I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
    He freed me from all my fears.

⁵ Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
    no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

⁶ In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
    he saved me from all my troubles.

⁷ For the angel of the Lord is a guard;
    he surrounds and defends all who fear him.

¹⁷ The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
    He rescues them from all their troubles.

¹⁸ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
    he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Observation

Almost everyday when I read my Bible I read a Psalm and a Proverb, not everyday, but almost. I would recommend that habit for anyone who might be going through a difficult season in his or her life. 

In fact, I think that it is just a good thing to do for all of us! King David knew how to pray.  

He was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). 

Psalm 34 is a great example of why I love to read the Psalms! 

Take time this morning to read a few Psalms. I am sure that you have a favorite! 

And the wisest man in the world wrote the book of Proverbs!

Application

I will reread Psalm 34 and meditate on all of God’s promises in those twenty-two verses!

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I will praise You at all times. I will constantly speak Your praises. I will boast only in You, Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let me tell of Your greatness; let me exalt Your name. I prayed to You Lord, and You answered me. You freed me from all my fears. In my desperation I prayed, and You listened; You saved me from all my troubles. Psalm 34:1-6 personalized


Daily Bible Reading:  1 Samuel 15,16; 1 Chronicles 5; Matthew 1; Psalm 114, Psalm 34, Proverbs 14

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