{"id":1176722,"date":"2025-12-20T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/?p=1176722"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:30:04","slug":"when-you-feel-crushed-in-spirit-psalm-34-reminds-you-god-is-right-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/stella-cereus\/2025\/12\/when-you-feel-crushed-in-spirit-psalm-34-reminds-you-god-is-right-here\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Feel Crushed In Spirit, Psalm 34 Reminds You God Is Right Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-introduction\">Heartbreak is immensely painful. It can make it feel like the whole world is falling apart \u2014 and at these times turning to the Bible becomes more important than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@havefaithinthelord08\/photo\/7466564439332883735\">TikTok I saw<\/a>, here are some verses to help you spiritually recover from a breakup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"god-is-close-to-the-brokenhearted\">God Is Close to the Brokenhearted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verse:<\/strong> &#8220;The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.&#8221; \u2013 Psalm 34:18\u200b<br><br><strong>Lesson:<\/strong> When you feel devastated, remember that God is right there with you. He sees your pain and cares deeply. You can talk to Him about everything you&#8217;re feeling. Knowing that God is near the brokenhearted can bring comfort \u2013 you are not facing this hurt alone, and His presence can help ease your sorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?w=850\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1167472\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5018082433812772;width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=384,256 384w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=640,427 640w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=1920,1280 1920w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=1140,760 1140w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/letgotrustgodRebeccaSimon.jpg?resize=1152,768 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\">If you need more calm for your heart, browse Rebecca Simon\u2019s books.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"let-god-heal-your-heart\">Let God Heal Your Heart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verse:<\/strong>&#8220;Allow God to reshape your heart and heal you, stop trying to figure out what to do on your own.&#8221; \u2013 Ezekiel 36:26\u201327<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson:<\/strong> Instead of overanalyzing what went wrong, surrender your heart to God. He knows the healing process better than we do. Let go of the need to control every outcome and trust that God is working on your heart, renewing and strengthening you in ways you can\u2019t yet see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trust-god-s-plan\">Trust God&#8217;s Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verse:<\/strong> &#8220;Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.&#8221; \u2013 Proverbs 3:5\u20136\u200b<br><br><strong>Lesson: <\/strong>Heartbreak can be confusing and make you question why this happened. This verse reminds you to rely on God\u2019s wisdom, not your own. Even when you don&#8217;t understand, God knows the bigger picture. By trusting Him and acknowledging Him during this painful time, you allow Him to guide you forward. Believe that God can direct you to better things ahead, even if you can&#8217;t see them yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1598\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?w=850\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175391\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6410331946784817;width:524px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?resize=384,599 384w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?resize=640,999 640w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?resize=768,1199 768w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?resize=1024,1598 1024w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?resize=984,1536 984w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-16-at-6.35.37-AM.jpg?resize=1140,1779 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\">Continue this faith-filled encouragement with books by Rebecca Simon.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-forgiveness\">Choose Forgiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verse:<\/strong> &#8220;Forgive yourself and forgive them no matter what happened. Forgive like Jesus forgives us daily, and learn to view people from the perspective God views us.&#8221; \u2013 Colossians 3:13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson: <\/strong>Forgiveness isn\u2019t just for the other person\u2014it\u2019s for your own peace. Holding onto resentment only keeps you stuck in pain. Just as God forgives us, we must extend that same grace to others and ourselves. This doesn\u2019t mean excusing hurtful behavior, but it allows you to move forward without bitterness weighing you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"look-ahead-with-hope\">Look Ahead with Hope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verse:<\/strong> &#8220;For I know the plans I have for you,&#8221; declares the LORD, &#8220;plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#8221; \u2013 Jeremiah 29:11\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson: <\/strong>Heartbreak is not the end of your story. God promises that He has plans for your life \u2013 plans filled with hope and a future. It may be hard to imagine brighter days when you&#8217;re in pain, but trust that God is preparing a new chapter for you. With faith, you can begin to look forward instead of dwelling on the past. Take hopeful steps, no matter how small, trusting that God\u2019s plan will lead you to joy in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca_Simon_Book_Meme_Let_Go_TrustGod_GAM13.jpg?w=850\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1163753\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8003884237939;width:598px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca_Simon_Book_Meme_Let_Go_TrustGod_GAM13.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca_Simon_Book_Meme_Let_Go_TrustGod_GAM13.jpg?resize=384,480 384w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca_Simon_Book_Meme_Let_Go_TrustGod_GAM13.jpg?resize=640,800 640w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca_Simon_Book_Meme_Let_Go_TrustGod_GAM13.jpg?resize=768,960 768w, https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca_Simon_Book_Meme_Let_Go_TrustGod_GAM13.jpg?resize=1024,1280 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pjx5WM\">Looking for more reminders you\u2019re deeply loved? Try Rebecca Simon\u2019s books.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember healing takes time and it will not always be a linear path, but God\u2019s love for you has never wavered and it never will.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heartbreak is immensely painful. 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