Psalm 34:18-19 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. (19) Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Even Christians experience heartaches that overwhelm their lives. How they deal with those heartaches is what makes them different from those who do not know Christ. With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, we hear stories of people who hate to see it coming. They are lonely and miss their families desperately, feeling the weight of their absence more heavily than ever during this season. Each day feels longer, filled with a sense of emptiness that is difficult to put into words. All they have are cherished memories that repeatedly come to mind, flickering like flames that briefly light up their hearts. Their minds wander through the laughter and warmth of past gatherings, but this bittersweet nostalgia only deepens their sadness. Their hearts are broken because they fear that there will be no future memories to be made, leaving them with a sense of hopelessness that looms as the holiday approaches, and it casts a shadow over what should be a time of joy and togetherness.
For those who do not believe, these verses are just text, offering none of the hope they search for. However, for the born-again believer, these two simple verses act as a defibrillator, revitalizing the heart. The Holy Spirit breathes life into them when a Christian reads them, initiating a domino effect: the broken heart finds hope, sorrow gives way to peace, and light appears at the end of the tunnel.
Overcoming fears and heartache is a given on the Christian spiritual walk. The way you process these trials is what grants you the power to soar as an eagle. You must permit God’s Word to penetrate your soul and mind, drawing it in completely through spiritual absorption, like osmosis. Upon meditating on them, you will discover that your spirit has been encouraged and strengthened! God will not lead you astray and only wants to draw you close by His side!
Psalm 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
