How grateful I am that the Lord is near to me when I am brokenhearted! My heart breaks over a lot of things. Sometimes, it's things in my own life and other times, it is broken over the children I serve in my day job or other stories in the world around me.
His Word, in Psalm 34, reminds us that He is near to us all the time, especially in our brokenness; when our spirit is crushed, when we feel cut off, when we are in pieces, and when we are hurt or torn--both in body and in spirit. The word used in this verse--"near"-- is the Hebrew word qarowb (ka.rove'). It is used to describe place, time and relationship. How awesome that we see very clearly that we are never alone? Never. He is close by. He is right now! We can have a personal relationship with the One who is Creator of all!! He loves you deeply, wholly, eternally, personally! Rest in that oh, weary souls!
I picked up this super cool prayer journal at a thrift store for a few dollars. I can't tell you what a treasure I have found this to be!! It's called The Weekly Prayer Project: A Challenge to Journal, Pray, Reflect and Connect with God.
I used a variety of stamp sets and inks. It rather evolved as I went along. Stamp sets used: Peony Cluster, Jesus & Coffee, God Is Bigger, and Sunshine Girl Alphabet. So much wisdom in all of God's Word (obviously!) but I am continually struck and grateful when He places, in front of me, the exact Word I need in the most unexpected and ordinary ways. When you look, you will see God's hand in everything!
Be Blessed! Jane
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