Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION
9 July 2026

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭

Ever since Jane discovered her husband’s unfaithfulness, her world fell apart. The betrayal cut deeply, leaving wounds that words could hardly express. Their home, once a place of love, peace, and security, became a battlefield filled with silence, tension, and sorrow. Every cherished memory was overshadowed by broken trust. The man she had loved and relied upon had shattered the sacred covenant they had built together, leaving her heart crushed and her spirit overwhelmed.

It is into such deep pain that Psalm 34:18 speaks with tender hope: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” God never turns away from those who suffer. Instead, He draws near with compassion and unfailing love. When human relationships fail, His presence remains constant. He becomes our refuge, our comfort, and our strength when we have nowhere else to turn.

Often, it is in our darkest moments that we experience His presence most deeply. He sees every tear, understands every wound, and invites us to place our burdens into His loving hands. While He may not remove the pain immediately, He promises to walk with us through it, bringing comfort, healing, and renewed hope.

Psalm 34:18 promises us that whatever brokenness we may be facing today—whether betrayal, loss, disappointment, or grief—we are not alone. The Lord is near. He will sustain us when we are too weak to stand, restore our weary soul, and faithfully use even our deepest trials to shape us into the likeness of Christ.

“The darkest valleys often become the places where we experience the brightest light of God’s presence.”‬‬