Psalm 34:17-20 KJV

¹⁷ The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

¹⁸ The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

¹⁹ Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

²⁰ He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.


Many times I feel abandoned and alone in this world. I have thoughts that no one truly will ever understand my heart,

As a minister, I pour my heart out trying to lead people to the Gospel.
Sadly so many people misunderstand the heart that I have. They see me as arrogant and self-righteous.

When I feel this way, I look to Psalm 34, which truly brings comfort to my heart. These verses remind me that although nobody may understand the struggle we as ministers go through, God hears and understands me deeply.

When I cry out in distress, the Lord hears me and delivers me from my troubles. This same God who helps me in times of need, is also your father.
Even when the world seems deaf to our cries, God is always listening.

Verse 18 tells us, "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."

When we are brokenhearted and contrite, God is especially close to us.

He understands the depths of our pain and sorrow.

While others might judge us or fail to comprehend what we are going through, God draws near with compassion and understanding.
My heart is so grateful for these verses.

God wants us to live for him and not for the respect, honor, love, or recognition from others. He truly loves us with all of his heart. 

Verse 19 acknowledges the reality of our struggles, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous."

Having salvation and being a follower of God doesn’t exempt us from hardships.

In fact, we might face many more trials and afflictions compared to the average human.

But God doesn't end with that. He promises, "The Lord delivereth him out of them all."

God doesn’t abandon us in our suffering; He delivers us from every affliction in His perfect timing. 

Not only that, verse 20 tells us that God protects us. Even in the midst of our most challenging trials, God guards and preserves us.

Why? Because he understands how much we actually suffer for the gospel. We are shunned, ridiculed, misunderstood, and judged simply because we speak the truth.

We tell people they are righteous forever, we show them their hearts and they blast us for it.

God knows every detail of our struggle and protects us with His loving care.

Yes the world judges us harshly, but God’s love is free from condemnation. 
He sees beyond our failures and weaknesses. When we come to Him with a broken and contrite spirit, He welcomes us with open arms, not with judgment but with grace and mercy.

If you feel judged, lonely, misunderstood, or abandoned, please bring your brokenness to God. We don’t have to hide our pain or put on a facade.

God invites us to be real with Him, to cry out in our distress, and to find comfort in His presence.

God loves us unconditionally. 

Today, I want you guys to take some time to pour out your heart to God. If you’re feeling misunderstood or judged by others, remember that God sees and understands you perfectly.

Let's rest in His non-judgmental, unconditional love and believe that he heals the broken heart. 
The world may not love us, but God loves us forever. Amen! Selah!