The Lord Hears Them

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:15-18

The passage of time may dull the ache of a lost loved one, but nothing takes the pain away completely.

Time cannot heal that wound. There is something that can help: listening to, meditating on, and savoring the solace promised by the God of all comfort.

Listen: “Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassion never fail.”

Meditate: “In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling.”

Savor: “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”

Life can never be the same again when someone we love is gone. But God’s promises bring hope and comfort.

God’s Word is the true source of comfort.

Our Daily Bread – July 22, 2018