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<v SPEAKER_00>Today we're going to practice praying scripture.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Sometimes it's difficult to find the words to say in prayer, especially if we are hurting or experiencing grief.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God knows this.

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<v 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.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's read through Psalm 34.18 a couple of times and then pray through the words of this verse to God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now pray through these words by repeating them or offer your own response as we slowly go through this verse.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Lord, I praise you that you are close to me right now.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you for being a God who saves.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God, I confess that sometimes you feel far away when I am grieving.

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<v 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.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I believe your word is true.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you, God, for knowing exactly what I need in my brokenness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Even when my circumstances are challenging, I will trust you and will give you praise because you are good.

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<v unknown>Amen.