Key Verse:

“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

— Psalm 34:18

Rooted Truth:

God does not avoid the broken—He draws near to heal and restore.

Faith Story:

John Mark, the young companion of Paul and Barnabas, abandoned them on their first missionary journey (Acts 13:13). His failure was so severe that Paul refused to take him on the next trip. Yet years later, Paul wrote from prison: “Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry” (2 Timothy 4:11).

What changed? God restored the brokenhearted young man into a faithful servant—so much so that God used Mark to write one of the four Gospels.

Failure and heartbreak do not disqualify us from God’s plan. In fact, they often become the very soil where His restoring work takes root.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Isaiah 57:15 – “…I dwell… with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly…”

Matthew 12:20 – “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench…”

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Daily Practice:

Think about an area of brokenness in your life—past failure, hurt, or disappointment. Offer it to God today and ask Him to begin His restoring work in that very place.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You that You are close to the brokenhearted. I bring my hurts, failures, and wounds before You. Restore me by Your mercy and make my life a testimony of Your healing power. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• Where in your life have you experienced brokenness?

• How has God already begun to restore those areas?

• Who in your life needs to hear the hope that God restores the broken?

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Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith