Have you ever been so heartbroken that you couldn’t even find the words to pray?
Maybe it came after a painful goodbye, a betrayal you never saw coming, or a season that drained every bit of strength you had. When your chest aches and your eyes won’t stop tearing up, it can feel like God is silent.
Distant, even. Like maybe He doesn’t see you. Or worse — maybe He’s forgotten you altogether.
But friend, I want you to hear this with your whole heart:
God sees you. Right now. Right where you are. And He hasn’t moved an inch.
God Is Near to the Brokenhearted
We hear that phrase often — but what does it actually mean?
Psalm 34:18 says,
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
That’s not just a poetic line to make you feel better. It’s a promise. When your heart feels shattered and your soul is tired, God doesn’t wait for you to “get it together.” He doesn’t keep His distance until you smile again.
He comes closer.
He leans in.
He sits beside you in the dark and whispers, “I’m here.”
Even if you can’t feel Him right now, even if the tears won’t stop — He is with you in the breaking.
He Collects Every Tear
There’s something tender about this next truth, and I hope it brings you comfort:
God doesn’t just see your tears. He treasures them.
Psalm 56:8 says,
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”
Can you imagine that? Every tear you’ve cried — in the car, in the kitchen, under the covers — none of them are wasted. Not one. He sees every drop, and He holds them like precious pearls.
The world may tell you to toughen up. To move on. But God says, “Your pain matters. You matter.”
You’re Not Forgotten
One of the hardest parts of being brokenhearted is the loneliness. People might stop checking in. Life moves on. And there you are, still stuck in the ache.
But Isaiah 49:15-16 gives us this incredible picture of God’s love:
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.”
You are not invisible to God. You are engraved — not written in pencil or marked with ink — engraved on His hands.
That’s permanent. That’s intimate. That’s love.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
You don’t have to pretend in front of God. You don’t have to hold back the tears or package your pain in neat little prayers.
God can handle your heartbreak. He invites it.
In fact, Jesus Himself wept at the tomb of Lazarus — even though He knew resurrection was coming. Why? Because He felt the pain of those around Him. He feels yours too.
So bring Him your broken pieces. You don’t have to fix it first. Just lay them at His feet and let Him hold what you can’t carry anymore.
Healing Will Come — But Give Yourself Grace
Healing is not a straight line. Some days you’ll feel strong, and the next day, a song or a memory might knock the wind out of you. That’s okay.
God isn’t in a hurry with your heart. He’s gentle. Patient. Kind.
Jeremiah 30:17 says,
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.
Take that to heart. Your story isn’t over. Your joy isn’t gone forever. Healing might take time, but it will come. In the meantime, let God walk you through it — moment by moment.
Final Thoughts: God Sees You and He Cares
Friend, I don’t know what broke your heart. But I know the One who can heal it.
You don’t have to be strong every moment. You don’t have to hide your pain or push it down. God isn’t disappointed in your tears. He understands. He’s with you in the silence. In the sorrow. In the long nights.
So, if you’re reading this through tears, I want to leave you with one simple truth:
You are not alone. You are seen. You are deeply, deeply loved.
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