Your Pain Doesn’t Push God Away

Jan 09, 2026

If you’re wondering if God is close, this is for you.

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Unsolved puzzles can feel overwhelming, can’t they? Hundreds of scattered pieces spread across a table — and somehow, you’re supposed to find the corners and the edges in all that chaos. It’s hard to see the whole picture when all you see are pieces.

Maybe your life feels a little like that right now — messy, disordered, confusing. You might even wonder, Does God want anything to do with me like this? Is He afraid to get close to my scattered life?

Psalm 34:18 says: “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” 

Your pain doesn’t push Him away — it pulls Him closer. Broken hearts, messy lives, or crushed spirits don’t scare God. 

So, here’s ONE takeaway today: God is close when it matters most. If your heart is breaking, will you pray this with us?

A Prayer for When Your Heart Is Broken

God, thank you that you’re close, especially when my heart hurts. When I feel crushed, you don’t turn away. Help me know and experience your nearness today, especially in the places that still seem broken.

Now, take a few deep breaths. In your exhales whisper, “You’re close to me”

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