EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 6 MIN
Psalm 34:18 (NIV) — When Your Heart Is Hurting, God Is Close to You -
from Daily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper · host Reverend Ben Cooper
Send us your feedback — we’re listeningPsalm 34:18 (NIV) — When Your Heart Is Hurting, God Is Close to You Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. The day is coming towards its close, and perhaps you have made it through today while carrying something quietly inside. You may have smiled, worked, spoken to people and carried on as normal, while your heart was hurting underneath it all. If that is where you are tonight, you don’t have to hide it from Jesus. He already knows, and He is not standing far away. PSALM 34:18 (NIV) “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Father, thank You that when our hearts are hurting, You come close. We don’t need perfect words tonight. We can simply bring You what is real. The disappointment, the loneliness, the grief, the conversation we cannot stop thinking about, or the situation we don’t know how to change. Meet us there, Lord Jesus, and let us know that we are not carrying it alone. This evening we pray for people and communities across Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, India, Ireland, China and Bahrain. Be close to families facing uncertainty, to those who feel alone, and to anyone carrying pain that nobody else can see. Bring comfort where hearts are hurting, wisdom where situations are complicated, and peace where there has been fear or division. Holy Spirit, help us release what we cannot repair tonight. We don’t have to pretend that the pain isn’t there, and we don’t have to understand everything before we can trust God. Help us take one honest breath, place this burden into Jesus’ hands, and receive His nearness. Fear will not win, because God is close to the brokenhearted. Father, hold us through this evening, quiet our hearts, and help us walk towards tomorrow knowing that Jesus has not left us. Amen. Blessing: Que el Señor esté cerca de ti esta noche y consuele tu corazón con su paz. Que o Senhor esteja perto de você esta noite e console o seu coração com a sua paz. Nawa’y maging malapit sa iyo ang Panginoon ngayong gabi at aliwin Niya ang iyong puso sa Kanyang kapayapaan. Hidden Treasures: Discover more Bible-centred prayers in the Hidden Treasures library, inspired by Isaiah 45:3 (NIV). Daily Prayer, Psalm 34:18, God Is Close, Evening Prayer, Prayer for a Broken Heart, Christian Prayer, DailyPrayer.uk Christian evening prayer, Psalm 34:18 prayer, prayer for a broken heart, prayer when hurting, God is close to the brokenhearted, prayer for loneliness, prayer for grief, evening prayer for comfort, Jesus prayer, daily Christian prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee
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