May 14

And your priestly lovers, those you’ve chosen, will be greatly favored to be brought close to you. What inexpressible joys are theirs! What feasts of mercy fill them in your heavenly sanctuary! How satisfied we will be just to be near you”! Psalm 65:4 (TPT)

Life can be hard, as we know—things get broken, sometimes all at once, or slowly chipped away over time. Hearts break, homes fall apart, and dreams come crashing down. Tender places get bruised—like confidence and self-esteem. Feelings get stepped on and crushed, leaving us feeling empty and alone. If this is you, take heart, dear one—for there is Someone safe and strong, already waiting to hold your hand, lift you up, and gather the broken pieces too.

That Someone is Jesus Christ, God’s own Beloved Son, who knows you deeply along with every twist and turn of your life. With the purest intentions and tender compassion, He draws you close into fellowship and love, to bring you into the abundance of grace, mercy, and favour found in the Father’s heart, and to lead you into the life and destiny He has prepared for you.

There is another road to walk—away from brokenness and pain—into a place where joy can be restored. God Himself has heard your cries. Draw near to Him today, beloved, and rest yourself in the shelter of His love, for He will answer you—surely, faithfully, and in life-restoring ways.

Prayer

Lord, You have promised that where You are, I can be also, because I am in You. I ask today, Jesus, that You would lift me above my circumstances, my shame, and my pain, and establish me fully in Your presence once again.

For in Your presence there is fullness of joy and overflowing mercy, just as You have said. That is where I want to be, Lord—today and every day.

My heart is full, Father, with gratitude and hope—because of Jesus, I am close to You. This is a gift beyond words. I am satisfied in Your love, gracious Lord. Rescued from all that is not Your best, I am redeemed, restored, and made new.

Let it all be as You say, Jesus, and let it all be for Your glory, I pray.