For the grieving, the sick, and the weary: twelve passages where God draws near to the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 · KJV — Taste and see the Lord's goodness
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 · KJV — The God of all comfort in trials
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3 · KJV — He heals broken hearts, counts the stars
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“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 · KJV — The suffering servant bears our sins
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4 · KJV — A new heaven and a new earth
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalm 30:5 · KJV — Weeping ends; joy comes in the morning
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4 · KJV — The Sermon on the Mount begins
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 · KJV — No condemnation; nothing separates us
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4 · KJV — The Lord is my shepherd
“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah 17:14 · KJV — The deceitful heart and true trust
“And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”
James 5:15 · KJV — Patience in suffering; prayer of faith
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 · KJV — Comfort my people, wings like eagles
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