The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed.
Psalm 34:19
It’s March Madness. Basketball is (always) on TV and you can even watch all the early round action online. Fans love the last second shots and wild swings during games. But take a look at the losing players. They’ve poured their blood, sweat, and tears into the sport over the course of their life. God-given abilities coupled with hard work and dedication netted them a free education, yet the moment after a buzzer beater, their spirits are crushed and their hearts are broken.
We all feel like crushed at times: when our reality doesn’t match up to what we had hoped for; when our hard work and dedication goes unnoticed or is unrewarded; when our closely held dreams and desires are dashed; when we hear of the tremendous suffering in Japan. But the Lord is close to us when are our hearts need mending. Jesus has a special love for those who approach humbly and in pain. Jesus saves; but Jesus also heals and raises from the dead. Our life, our families, our world is never past the point no return to the Lord.
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