18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
This verse hits my very hard today. I just received some discouraging news concerning my father two days ago – something that I had been dealing with and praying about for a long while – and I am left feeling so discouraged and confused by what God is doing through it all. I’m very brokenhearted and crushed, and I need His spirit to heal me. I need a glimmer of His goodness again, because this situation has been filled with so much pain.
As a senior in high school I’m still struggling with trusting God with the plans He has for my future. The path He’s taking me down with plans for college are not the ones I had in mind when I started high school, but I’m trusting in Him that He will put me in the right place at the right time & that I can be a part of something great.
The place I dreamed of going for college was not where I ended up, but I realised when I got to college that God had sent me there for a reason, He had a plan and purpose for me at the college I went to and I would not have had it any other way. Trust in God always, you may not see his plan now but just know He has a plan for your life!
These Sunday Psalms are so refreshing to me…especially now, while we are in the trenches of the laws we can’t keep. It is so comforting to remember that I am not enough, Jesus is more than enough, and it’s so good to take time to praise Him for that!!
Psalm 34:4-6 “I sought the Lord, & He answered me, & delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him & were radiant, & their faces will never be ashamed. This poor man cried, & the Lord heard him & saved him out of all his troubles”. We don’t have to be ashamed. God says that if I seek Him He will answer and deliver me. He will save me. He gets glory from rescuing miserable, hurting, sinful people. Because it’s something only He can do.
I think it’s great to have an overall plan for your life, basically goals. But to have the understanding that God has a better plan. I’ve been in what I’ve been calling my “float” season. Keep on living, but know that God’s plan could change/kick in at any moment. I’m thankful for this, because it’s forcing me to completely trust Him and to enjoy the ride I’m on.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
This verse hits my very hard today. I just received some discouraging news concerning my father two days ago – something that I had been dealing with and praying about for a long while – and I am left feeling so discouraged and confused by what God is doing through it all. I’m very brokenhearted and crushed, and I need His spirit to heal me. I need a glimmer of His goodness again, because this situation has been filled with so much pain.
Praying for you!
As a senior in high school I’m still struggling with trusting God with the plans He has for my future. The path He’s taking me down with plans for college are not the ones I had in mind when I started high school, but I’m trusting in Him that He will put me in the right place at the right time & that I can be a part of something great.
The place I dreamed of going for college was not where I ended up, but I realised when I got to college that God had sent me there for a reason, He had a plan and purpose for me at the college I went to and I would not have had it any other way. Trust in God always, you may not see his plan now but just know He has a plan for your life!
These Sunday Psalms are so refreshing to me…especially now, while we are in the trenches of the laws we can’t keep. It is so comforting to remember that I am not enough, Jesus is more than enough, and it’s so good to take time to praise Him for that!!
34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
God is so good! I love that verse and the one from
33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
We are His children..our inheritance is with Him. When troubles and stress and worries come by me, I can rest in this..which is what really matters.
Psalm 34:4-6 “I sought the Lord, & He answered me, & delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him & were radiant, & their faces will never be ashamed. This poor man cried, & the Lord heard him & saved him out of all his troubles”. We don’t have to be ashamed. God says that if I seek Him He will answer and deliver me. He will save me. He gets glory from rescuing miserable, hurting, sinful people. Because it’s something only He can do.
I am a teacher and so awed to see high schoolers taking part. You are wise beyond your years.
Psalm 33:3 stuck out to me as a musician. Everything I play is for God’s glory!
Yes, same :)
I think it’s great to have an overall plan for your life, basically goals. But to have the understanding that God has a better plan. I’ve been in what I’ve been calling my “float” season. Keep on living, but know that God’s plan could change/kick in at any moment. I’m thankful for this, because it’s forcing me to completely trust Him and to enjoy the ride I’m on.
So true! Great perspective and prayers for you on your journey!