Can you remember your first crush? That first person you liked, thought was cute, and wanted to be around all the time. How did it end up working out? Did you have the guts to talk to them? Did you pull the courage together to tell them what you thought about them? Did it go smooth? Or did you get your heart ripped out?
Read Psalm 34:18.
Regardless of whether it was your first crush or not, we’ve all dealt with getting our hearts stomped on at some point. And it’s traumatic, right? We think the world is literally going to end, no one cares about us, and there’s no hope for rest of time. We overblow the situation and lose sight of what’s real and right in front of us.
Well, there are a lot of things that happen in our lives that are worse than getting denied by a middle or high school crush. There’s serious heartache, pain, and struggles that leave people in despair. While these are real issues and real struggles, it’s important for us to cling to the truth that God is “close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” We can’t lose sight of what’s real and in front of us. We serve a God that cares for us and loves us and will ultimately make all things right.
Think About This...
- Have you experienced God being close to you when you were brokenhearted? If so, what did you learn from the experience? If not, how did that impact you? Do you think it was a function of God not caring or you not being aware of his presence?
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