The Healer of the Brokenhearted
(NIV) Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,
and his ears are attentive to their cry;
16 but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil,
to blot out their name from the earth.
17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Don’t you love the Psalms? Whenever someone is experiencing grief, I always point them toward the Psalms. I know that David felt all of the emotions and underwent the struggles each of us will face. But, as “a man after God’s own heart,” David learned how to call on God who became his “very present help in the time of need.”
Isaiah 55 tells us to seek the Lord early while He may be found. I have come to believe this verse does not just mean to call on God early in the morning, but also to seek the Lord first. Too often we try to rely upon our own resources, when we would accomplish so much more if we would just go to God first.
I get up early and enjoy my time in the quiet. It is then that I read the Word, seeking guidance for the day and relief from the hurts of yesterday. There is one thing I know, believe and understand: the God Who gave His Son to save me does more than love me—He cherishes me. In other words, God cares for me protectively and lovingly.
So today I encourage you to make a habit of meeting God early. I cannot tell you that such a practice will prevent you from any strife, but beginning your day in the Word helps set the tone for whatever follows. Instead of being defeated by unkind words and actions, make a practice of blessing the one who would seem intent on destroying you. Will your circumstances change? Maybe, maybe not. But the way you react to your circumstances will undergo a definite metamorphosis.
Today let us purpose to meet God early, offering our day to Him and giving Him praise for whatever comes next.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
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