The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:17-18
In Psalm 34, David expresses his heart in praise and gratitude to the Lord. As he prayerfully considers his experiences of difficulties and deliverances, he shares a profound discovery about the character and love of God. Sometimes it is in the midst of suffering that we experience God in a profound way.
Life will often leave us feeling overwhelmed and burdened. It is in those moments that we are encouraged to cry out to the Lord, for He hears our prayers and delivers us from all our troubles. As the righteous cry out to Him, we can be certain that God hears us and is working on our behalf.
The way God works on our behalf may not always be what we expect, but we can trust that God’s faithfulness and power are at work. He is our source of help and rescue in every situation.
Verse 18 reveals to us that the Lord draws near to those who have a broken heart. He is actively present in our difficulties. When our spirit is crushed and we feel the weight of suffering, God is near. His love and grace bring us hope and peace.
God is always present in our pain. He cares for us and is always aware of what bothers us. In our brokenness, we can find hope in the fact that the Lord sees, understands, and walks alongside us in our journey toward healing and restoration.
Are you burdened with troubles or suffering a broken heart? Just know that the Lord is near. He hears your prayers and is working on your behalf. Trust in His love and rest in His presence.
Pray
Lord, thank You for hearing my prayers and caring for what burdens me. I cry out to You, knowing that You know my troubles will deliver me. Help me to be humble and restore my heart with joy. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
