SPEAKER_00: Today we're going to practice praying scripture.
SPEAKER_00: Sometimes it's difficult to find the words to say in prayer, especially if we are hurting or experiencing grief.
SPEAKER_00: God knows this.
SPEAKER_00: And in Psalm 34:18, we find comforting words to remind us of God's relationship to us when we are feeling broken.
SPEAKER_00: Let's read through Psalm 34.18 a couple of times and then pray through the words of this verse to God.
SPEAKER_00: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
SPEAKER_00: Now pray through these words by repeating them or offer your own response as we slowly go through this verse.
SPEAKER_00: Lord, I praise you that you are close to me right now.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you for being a God who saves.
SPEAKER_00: God, I confess that sometimes you feel far away when I am grieving.
SPEAKER_00: Sometimes it's hard to believe the words I read in Psalms 34:18, that you are close and that you save me.
SPEAKER_00: I believe your word is true.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you, God, for knowing exactly what I need in my brokenness.
SPEAKER_00: Even when my circumstances are challenging, I will trust you and will give you praise because you are good.
unknown: Amen.