Where is God when it hurts?
Short answer
God promises to be near the brokenhearted. He often shows up not by removing the pain but by walking through it with us.
Deeper answer
Lament — honest grief brought to God — is a deeply biblical practice. The Psalms are full of it.
From the Bible
Psalm 34:18
NIV“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Matthew 5:4
NIV“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
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