The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Brokeness is one of the means through which God performs some of His deepest work within our hearts. The Lord is near to those with a broken heart. Those who are broken in heart realize that they cannot do anything on their own. They realize that they are inwardly "shattered" and therefore need divine help. Those whose spirits are crushed are humbled for sin; they are low in their own eyes, and have no confidence in their own merit and sufficiency, but in God only. God prefers to use broken vessels in His service.
Are you broken hearted? Has your heart been torn apart by some events in your life? Has your heart been broken by someone you love? Does your mind feel the pain so much that you have trouble thinking of anything else? Do you sometimes feel crushed inside under the weight of what you are going through? Your Loving Father is right next to you. He is your ever-present help. He knows you, knows all you are going through and loves you so much that He is close to you at this very moment.
As you cry out to your Loving Father, rest assured that He hears you because He is very close to you now. He will not only hear your prayers but will give you constant comfort and strength. Allow God to perform a deep work in your heart. Watch as God uses you and your situation to His glory.
Prayer: My Loving Father, I thank You for being my ever-present help. I thank you Father, that you are at work in me through every situation I face. Thank You for healing me of any physical, emotional or spiritual wounds. I pray for an added sense of Your presence today and always. Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Apr. 18 2010 - 1 Kings 1-2 (OT), Acts 6 (NT).
Suggested Prayer Point for yourself - Have a "Casual Conversation" Prayer with God today. Talk to Him as if you are making a phone call to a very close friend. Tell Him how you feel, what are the things on your mind, what you are thankful for and what you are concerned about.
Suggested General Prayer Point - Pray for those who were abused physically and sexually as children. Pray that God will help to heal their physical and emotional scars. Pray that God will help them to release the pain and allow the healing nature of Your Fatherly Love to work in their lives. Pray that God will give the families of such people the wisdom to help their children heal and help them have the desire and discernment to seek God's guidance in the reconstruction of their childrens' lives.
Joyful 'Toon For Today
God's Love and Mine...
