BROKEN BUT BELOVED — MEETING GOD IN THE PLACES WE HIDE
Text: Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” There are moments in life when the soul becomes too heavy to carry. When prayers dry up on our lips. When the heart feels like shattered glass—sharp, scattered, impossible to gather. These moments do not announce themselves politely; they arrive like storms, sudden and uninvited. And in such seasons, we often hide. We hide behind busy schedules. We hide behind laughter that does not touch the heart. We hide behind spiritual language, hoping no one notices the emptiness in our eyes. But God does. And what does He do when we hide? He comes searching—not with anger, but with tenderness. 1. The God Who Draws Close to the Broken Psalm 34:18 is more than a comforting verse; it is a revelation of God’s character. “The Lord is close…” Not to the strong. Not to the flawless. Not to those who seem spiritually perfect. But to the brokenhearted. In the original Hebrew, the word “broken” ( ...