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The Lord is Closer than you Know - Even When You Feel Far


 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalms 34:18 NIV
I have been sad a lot of times, Depressed too many times.
I used to think I was alone.
I imagined I'd die one day and no one would think of me twice.
I hurt myself too.
I had my own inner demons and I could barely shut my eyes to sleep without tears.
Until I met Him.
No.
He wasn't far.
I was just too blind.
The Lord is near to the broken hearted...
So I'll rephrase.
Until I saw Him.
No one cared and no one understood.
He led me to Himself.
What manner of love does Christ have for us? That while we were yet distant He gives his life to find us.



Psalm 34: 19 says:
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers them from them all."
And through Faith, we have been called righteous even though we aren't.
I am a living testimony of Christ's Love.
I don't know what you are going through right now but I know that He isn't distant and He cares.
I wouldn't understand why you're sad but he does and he is ready to listen.
He listened to me.
He will listen to you.
Jesus Christ did not promise us a life without suffering or death but he gave a greater promise:
"I will guard all your bones; Not one of them is broken."
He has promised to keep us through these tough times.
He has promised us "peace" in our bones.
The Lord is near.
His presence surrounds us as walls surrounds Jerusalem.
Look in faith and see.
Pour out your heart in faith and hear... heavens refrain:
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
God is saying today:
"Come to me... I will give you rest in your soul."
(Bible references: Psalm 34:19-20, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28)

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