21 Days To Beat Depression Day 13

Psalm 30 

1 I WILL extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

2 O Lord my God, I cried to You and You have healed me.

3 O Lord, You have brought my life up from Sheol (the place of the dead); You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit (the grave).

4 Sing to the Lord, O you saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.

5 For His anger is but for a moment, but His favor is for a lifetime or in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. [II Cor. 4:17.]

6 As for me, in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

7 By Your favor, O Lord, You have established me as a strong mountain; You hid Your face, and I was troubled.

8 I cried to You, O Lord, and to the Lord I made supplication.

9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit (the grave)? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth and faithfulness to men?

10 Hear, O Lord, have mercy and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!

11 You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,

12 To the end that my tongue and my heart and everything glorious within me may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

 

Devotional

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” - Psalm 34:18
The word “broken” in Hebrew is the word “shabar” and means “to rend violently or crush; to maim, cripple, or break.” “Shabar” was used to describe ships that had been splintered and torn due to ferocious and wild winds. It was also used to describe the tearing and ripping that wild, ravenous beasts performed upon their prey.
When the Psalmist declares that “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted”, he is reminding us that the Lord is lovingly attentive to those who are enduring unimaginable pain.
If you are emotionally torn apart and wonder how you will make it through one more today, be comforted with the surety that He is with you.
If you have a broken heart, you can count on His presence to bind up your wounds and to begin the healing process. Do not push Him away at these moments but welcome Him and receive His comfort. Many Christians squeeze God out of their lives at the very time they need Him most desperately. No one will comfort you like the Lord.
“Surely our griefs He Himself bore and our sorrows He carried.” - Isaiah 53:4.
Jesus has taken all of the things that have broken your heart to the cross of Calvary. He wanted you to live an abundant life on earth! The pain has already been carried and has been laid at the foot of the cross.
Practical Application:
1 - Even during emotional pain, it is important to be thankful. Record three things in your journal and share it with others. #beatdepression
2 - Pray for someone whose life is falling apart.
Declaration:
“God is close to me. When my life is falling apart I will draw near to the One Who is able to comfort me.
Prayer:
“Jesus, thank You for Your presence even when I am struggling with emotional pain. Thank You that You are working the details of my life together for good. Amen.”