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<v SPEAKER_00>The Saturday after Jesus' death on the cross, it was quiet.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The followers of Jesus likely felt discouraged, confused, and doubtful.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Jesus was in a grave.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Maybe you can relate to a season of waiting where you had to trust God, but you had no way of seeing a hopeful outcome.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Psalm 34, 18 says, the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In seasons of deep sorrow, lament, and brokenness, God is close to you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Repeat this truth today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Lord, thank you for being close to me in my seasons of suffering.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Tell God one way it's easy to doubt His presence when the outcome isn't clear.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask God to bring someone to mind that you can pray for today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now ask God to give this person peace in the waiting.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are faithful, and we will rehearse that truth today because your character doesn't change when our circumstances do.

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<v unknown>Amen.