When the Pieces Don't Fit Anymore
Written by OJ Aihie
Key Verse · Psalm 38:8-9 (NIV)
“I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.”
Heartbreak can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. You're left with fragments of memories, emotions, and questions.
David wrote Psalm 38 in a time of great pain. He wasn't just sad; he was crushed.
“I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. LORD, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God.”
Notice David's words: 'I wait for you.' He's not demanding answers. He's not trying to fix the pieces. He's waiting.
Waiting is hard. It feels passive. But it's not. Waiting is an act of trust. It's saying, 'God, I don't have the pieces, but I trust you do.'
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