You know how you can be in a room with people you love and you know they are hurting, but you don’t know how to help them? Just being there is a comfort. But, getting up close, putting an arm around them, giving them a hug to let them know you care can dry tears and encourage without words.

God is with us in our joys and our sorrows, through the uphill battles and as we cross the finish line in victory. He is there!

Psalm 34-18 says, “The Lord is CLOSE to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” He is not just there. He is close!