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The Lord Is Near to the Brokenhearted

Edward Jackson Jr

Friendship Baptist Church • Feb 24, 2026 • 16 min

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Summary

Believers are not exempt from continuous trials or deep emotional pain, but God promises to be right beside those whose hearts are broken and spirits are crushed. Though walking righteously involves facing many afflictions, God guarantees that He will deliver His people out of every single trouble and preserve them through the battle. Even when circumstances feel overwhelming, believers are encouraged to respond with continuous, sincere praise based on God's unchanging faithfulness and power.

Themes

God's DeliveranceComfort in HeartbreakTrials and RighteousnessDivine ProtectionContinuous Praise

Key Points

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When facing consecutive problems and feeling overwhelmed, know that God is close to those with broken hearts and crushed spirits.
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Be careful whom you allow into your life during seasons of heartbreak, as some people can further damage an already crushed spirit.
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Living righteously does not make a believer immune to hardship; trials and afflictions are a reality for those who walk with God.
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While believers face many afflictions, God promises to faithfully deliver His children out of every single one.
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God protects His people through intense battles and difficult seasons, keeping their spirit intact so that they remain standing.
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The same trials meant to destroy believers will ultimately be defeated by God, while those who pursue evil face condemnation.
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Believers can stay quiet and refrain from defending themselves, trusting God to defend and bless them in the presence of their enemies.
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True praise is not based on temporary or favorable circumstances, but on the unchanging ability, character, and power of God.

Sermon Moments

“By the time you wipe your eyes from the one thing, something else done come along and you crying all over again.”

“When your heart is broken, when your spirit is crushed, God will do two things: He'll be close to you and then He will save you.”

“Salvation mean you might have more problems. But in the midst of having this sobering reality... the Lord delivers them out of them all.”

“Not one of my bones have been broken. I'm still standing. I don't know how—it's because the Lord keep on keeping me.”

“What you meant for evil, God meant for good. What broke them made you stronger.”

“You keep your mouth shut and keep letting God bless you in the presence of your enemies.”

“Praise is not contingent on our current circumstances, but praise is contingent on the fact that we serve a God who is always able.”

“Taste and see that the Lord is good. Try Him for yourself and I promise you God will never let you down.”

This Week

Memorize Psalm 34:18 as an anchor of truth when experiencing seasons of deep heartbreak or feeling overwhelmed by consecutive troubles.

Guard your inner circle carefully during times of grief and emotional pain, surrounding yourself only with those who build up your crushed spirit rather than causing further harm.

Reframe your expectations about the Christian life by acknowledging that salvation does not make you immune to trials, but guarantees God's ultimate deliverance through them.

Refuse to engage in revenge or verbal disputes when facing opposition; choose instead to remain quiet and let God defend and bless you.

Shift your worship practice from being circumstance-dependent to praising God consistently for His unchanging power and faithfulness.

When facing overwhelming trials, open Psalm 34:1–3 and speak praise aloud to focus your mind on exalting God rather than meditating on your troubles.

Put your personal faith into action by testing God's goodness for yourself through prayer and trusting Him completely with your current circumstances.

Remember This

No matter how many afflictions or consecutive trials a believer faces, God remains near to the brokenhearted and faithfully delivers them out of every single one.

A Challenge for You

When you feel like you have nothing left to give, open your Bible to Psalm 34 and choose to bless the Lord at all times regardless of your current circumstances.

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