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Comfort for the Brokenhearted

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

I asked for a verse of comfort today and this is what I got.  It is absolutely perfect.  There is so much truth in this little verse and I have felt the fullness of its meaning today.  I don't know that I have any profound words to share, but just that this is a difficult journey day.  I have felt the Lord so very close and I know it is because He truly cares for His people.  God has shown the extent of all of His attributes throughout this journey, and today He has shown His deep compassion.  "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.  We are hard pressed on every side, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." - 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

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