Some of the best stories involve broken hearts, whether it’s in a book, a movie, or in the Bible. We learn a lot about people and about God through these stories - and from our own experiences. Maybe even more than we learn from the happier stories. Why do you think that is?
I think it’s because it brings us to the end of ourselves and it forces us to choose between light and darkness. When you’re walking with God, you don’t go through i anything alone and we’re able to listen more intently and follow Him more closely during these times. When you’re not walking with God, it’s an opportunity to reach out to Him and receive Him while He is very close…
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalms 34:18 NLT