The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Just what does "close" mean? Does it mean an unattached observer standing nearby quietly watching? Does it mean a casual friend passing by to see if you are doing okay? No.
To God, "Close" is more like riding in your back pocket. His definition of close is similar to an angel sitting on your shoulder. Can you feel Him? Can you sense the presence of Jesus looking at your situation with you? By your side?
A crushed spirit is a devastating thing. The crushing presses out all our illusions, our delusions, our fantasies about what should be and leaves us empty and bruised. Then it just lies there-lifeless and not able to renew itself. Life goes on around us, but we just are dazed and confused and hurt.
The gentle touch of the Savior who takes broken hearts into his hands and breathes new life into them is all a crushed spirit needs. He breathes softly-giving us strength and fills us until full and floating above our troubles.
Allow God to be close to you. Allow Jesus to walk by your side and allow His spirit to resuscitate your broken spirit.
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