It's okay to not be okay today. Your heart doesn't have to perform - it's allowed to simply be tired, and still be loved.
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
If you're thinking about ending your life or hurting yourself, please reach out right now. In the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) - free, 24/7. Outside the US, call your local emergency number. You deserve help from a real person today.
More verses for heavy days
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“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
The night is real. So is the morning that comes after it.
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“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Crying out isn't weakness. It's exactly how the Psalms talk to God.
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“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation.”
Comfort isn't rationed. There's enough for this, too.
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“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
Sorrow now doesn't cancel joy later.
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“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
A refuge is a place to rest while the storm passes - not a place you have to earn.
A short prayer for a heavy heart
God, everything feels heavy and I don't have much left. I'm not going to pretend I'm fine. Be near to me, the way you promised to be near the brokenhearted. Give me light for one more day, and people who can help me carry this. Amen.