“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalm 34:18 NLT

It’s easy to imagine God’s love as something distant or reserved for our most “put-together” moments. But Psalm 34 reminds us of a stunning truth: God is close to the brokenhearted. Not just aware. Not merely watching. Close.

His compassion isn’t conditional. It doesn’t depend on our mood, our behavior, or how clean our house is. God leans in when our hearts are heavy. He draws near when we feel most alone. And that kind of presence changes everything.

But it’s not meant to stop with us.

The love and compassion God pours into our lives is also a call — a call to live eyes up and eyes out. To notice the weary mom in the grocery line. To check on a neighbor we’ve been meaning to text. To pause and pray instead of rush and scroll.

Love shared is love multiplied.

Sometimes sharing God’s love is easy: sending an encouraging text, making someone laugh, offering a helping hand.

Other times, it’s costly: forgiving when we’ve been hurt, choosing kindness in conflict, listening when we’d rather walk away.

But every time we reflect God’s love — even in the smallest ways — we create space for someone else to feel seen, known, and loved by Him, too.

Let’s live with our hearts open, our eyes up, and our hands ready to respond.

Prayer:
God, thank You for being close when I’m brokenhearted and crushed. Help me receive Your love fully — and then give it freely. Open my eyes to see the needs around me today, and give me the courage to love like You. Amen.

 

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