Your Daily Devotional 4/28/2025: When Your Spirit Is Crushed

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed
in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

Devotional Message

It is in our darkest moments where God truly reveals himself to us. Whenever we experience immense suffering, grief, heartbreak, or emotional pain, our souls get crushed—we are emotionally devastated by what we are experiencing. Oftentimes, we question why God could allow such terror in our lives, believing that God is distant if He’s allowing these things to unfold and leaving us in this broken state.

But it is in our brokenness that God quietly, yet intentionally, comes and holds our hands. This becomes a moment of divine encounter that marks a pivotal point in our relationship with Him. When we are crushed in spirit, that is precisely when God saves us—from leaning solely on ourselves, from believing we must go through it alone, from thinking we will never heal or don’t have enough strength. God is not just promising His presence, but also His salvation and deliverance, because if God led you to it, He will lead you through it. And when you walk out on the other side, not only will your heart mend, but you’ll find your hands are still holding His as you continue walking ahead.

Let’s Pray

Dear God, today I feel weak and my heart is shattering because of everything going on in my life. I genuinely can’t see a way out of this pain. But I know you are close to the brokenhearted, so please God, reveal yourself to me during this dark time. Help me march forward, give me strength, and show me how to heal my broken heart. Mend and restore my crushed spirit in the way that only you can. Thank you for drawing near when I feel most alone, and for your compassion as I experience these emotional wounds. I commit to seeking you especially during my darkest times, trusting that you save those who are crushed in spirit. Amen.


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About The Author

Karin is an author of Beauty in Stillness and The Unlimited Power Within You.