When Your Heart is Breaking By Gina Sewell
Gina Sewell is a mom and grandma who lives in the Dallas, Texas area, where she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She loves to write about Jesus and encourage others. Gina shares her journey on her website: http://www.ginabartonsewell.wordpress.com
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18 NIV) Have you ever had a broken heart? Has someone absolutely crushed you? Maybe your spouse, or a family member? More than likely; we all have, at one time or another. But we know that as long as we are on this earth, we will have troubles. Sin brought that into being. Sin has caused such great sorrow for every one of us. How do we hold on when our lives are in total turmoil and the pain is unbearable? As much as we love the Lord, why does it seem easier to turn away? You know, sometimes it does feel that way. We want to escape our pain. It doesn’t work that way with Jesus. He knows we have to face the pain we’re feeling, but He is right there with us through it all, and that love and comfort strengthens us. He is close to the brokenhearted. He reminds us of this many times throughout the Bible. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) tells us, “ So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am the Lord your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
“Humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 NLT) Go to God in prayer. Ask him to strengthen you. Ask him to heal your heart, to bind up your wounds. Meditate on His Word. Focus your eyes on him and, not only will he help you through it, you will come out the other side stronger than ever before. Prayer: Father God, I come to you today to ask for comfort to all those who are suffering. We know you love us, Lord. We know that’s why you sent your son to die on the cross for us. Help each person who is suffering, reach out to you and be able to feel your loving arms around them. You are here with us, Lord. Thank you and we love you so much. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
There are always struggles in this world, but if we refuse to let go of the Lord, refuse to let Satan in, we will get through them. Remember Peter tells us in 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV), “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” Satan has a field day with the brokenhearted because they are the most vulnerable, but not when we have Jesus. 20 | M AG A Z I N E N A M E PAGE 3 19
