by Matthew Allan<\/p>\n
Many are tired. Not just busy, but worn down: disappointment, loss, prayers that feel unanswered, strained relationships, and quiet grief that piles up over time. The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit (Psalms 34:18).<\/p>\n
When people are wounded, they pull back, isolate, and feel forgotten. But God moves toward them. In Scripture, God consistently meets people at their lowest points.<\/p>\n
He met Hagar when she was alone and afraid. He met Elijah when exhaustion and fear overtook him, and he asked to die. He met David in caves, hunted, and hid for his life. The wounded heart is not a barrier to God, but is a place where His presence becomes clearest.<\/p>\n
God doesn’t merely sympathize with our wounds; He restores life where pain has drained it away. Revival doesn’t happen quickly. Sometimes healing is slow, and strength returns in small measures. But God works even when the wounded cannot see it.<\/p>\n
Wounds deepen compassion, soften pride, and teach dependence. They open our eyes to others’ suffering. Those who have been crushed often become gentle shepherds, patient friends, and understanding servants. Their strength is not loud, but steady and real.<\/p>\n
If you’re wounded, God has not stepped away. He is near. He is working. You may feel weak and unsure, but Scripture says God dwells with the crushed in spirit. You are not abandoned, overlooked, or beyond hope. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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