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“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”  Psalm 34:18 (NAS)

Have you ever felt like your world was falling apart?  About 10 years ago, I went through a season of depression – crushed in my spirit.  I felt like I was all by myself, however, feelings can be deceptive and confusing. At times my only prayer was, “God help me.”  I didn’t even have words to express my pain.   I cried a lot.  Now as I have matured in the Lord, I no longer lean on my feelings but stand on God’s Word.  I learned a lot after I came out of the depression. God was near to me, although at the time it felt like He was nowhere to be found.  If you are going through a time of brokenness, know that God loves you and this too shall pass.  Perhaps God is teaching you to trust Him more.  Now when I face crisis, I am established, strengthened, and settled. (1 Peter 5:10)  I no longer let circumstances dictate my emotions – God’s Word is my anchor, my hope and comfort.  Now I know that when I call upon the Lord, He will hear. For the last 10 years. I have not suffered from depression.  God says He saves those who are crushed, and there is growth to be learned from depression, brokenness, or  whatever we might face.  Perhaps someone is going through a divorce or has lost their job.  Maybe someone has become afflicted with an illness or been betrayed.  God is near, He cares and  He loves us – we can always count on Him.

“Lord thank You that You are near me in my brokenness.  Thank You that You understand when no one else might.  Thank You for Your deliverance.”

For His Glory

Linda Reyes Shepherd
TRBC Mountain Blend