The Phone Call

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

Have you ever received a phone call that stopped you in your tracks?  You knew right when you got it that life would never be the same again.  It’s good to be reminded today that when waves of sadness or hurt overwhelm us, we are not alone.  God is close to the broken hearted.  He promises to heal our crushed hearts in time.

When my flight landed in Denver, I looked at my phone eager to see the latest update on a very sick friend.  I planned to visit her that night.  I drove quickly home from the airport and pulled into the driveway.  My phone dinged with a text message … I was too late.  With her family surrounding her bed, she was sung into heaven.  I missed saying good-bye.

We all have things happen that break our hearts.  We might be so hurt we want to curl up and sleep for weeks.  But in the midst of our pain, we can cry out to God and believe in His promises.  We can trust in His word and know He is close to the broken hearted.  We can receive His love and know we are not alone as the waves of emotions wash over us.

We also need each other.  I’m not sure why but many of us want to isolate ourselves while we’re mourning and overwhelmed with sadness.  But this is not God’s plan for us.  He can comfort us and help us through family and friends who will link arms with us and walk us through the hardship.  It’s as if God repeats Himself through His word and through those around us.  We are not alone.  We can be grateful for our faith in God and fellowship with each other no matter how challenging the road ahead.  

Hold onto what doesn’t change, God’s close presence, His powerful love, and His ability to hug us through human arms.  

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