Dear brothers and sisters,
When we face weariness and a broken heart, it is comforting to know that the Bible offers wisdom and solace for these times. Life often brings challenges that seem too heavy to bear, leaving us feeling drained and shattered. However, the Scriptures remind us that we are not alone in our struggles. God’s word is a source of strength and hope, guiding us through the darkest valleys and lifting our spirits when we feel downcast.
Consider the story of King David, a man after God’s own heart, who experienced profound sorrow and exhaustion. Despite his anguish, David found solace in his relationship with God, pouring out his heart in prayers and psalms. His psalms are filled with cries for help and declarations of trust in God’s unfailing love. They remind us that it is okay to be honest with God about our pain and to seek His comfort.
Dear friend, Jesus Himself experienced weariness and heartbreak. He wept at the tomb of Lazarus and felt deep compassion for the suffering of others. His invitation to come to Him for rest is a testament to His understanding of our human frailty. Jesus encourages us to lay our burdens at His feet, promising to give us rest and peace. In Him, we find a compassionate Savior who knows our struggles and offers us His enduring love and comfort.
Think about the prophet Elijah, who, overwhelmed with despair, sought refuge under a broom tree, asking God to take his life. Yet, God did not abandon Elijah in his time of need. Instead, He provided food, rest, and encouragement, reminding Elijah of His presence and purpose. This story teaches us that even in our lowest moments, God is with us, providing the strength and sustenance we need to carry on.
Dear brothers and sisters, let us hold on to the promises of God. He is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. When we are weary, we can find renewal in His presence. Let us encourage one another with these truths, finding hope and healing in the love of our Heavenly Father.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about weariness and a broken heart.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you rest”
— Matthew 11:28
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”
— Matthew 5:4
“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me”
— Psalm 119:50
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my helpMy help cometh from the Lord , which made heaven earth”
— Psalm 121:1-2
“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”
— Psalm 147:3
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
— Psalm 23:4
“Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord”
— Psalm 27:14
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”
— Psalm 30:5
“Be of good courage, he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
— Psalm 31:24
“The righteous cry, the Lord heareth, delivereth them out of all their troubles”
— Psalm 34:17
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his wayThough he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”
— Psalm 37:23-24
“But thou, O Lord , art a shield for me; my glory, the lifter up of mine head”
— Psalm 3:3
“I waited patiently for the Lord ; he inclined unto me, heard my cryHe brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, set my feet upon a rock, established my goingsAnd he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, fear, shall trust in the Lord”
— Psalm 40:1-3
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, my God”
— Psalm 42:11
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in troubleTherefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea”
— Psalm 46:1-2
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
— Psalm 55:22
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee”
— Psalm 56:3
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvationHe only is my rock my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved”
— Psalm 62:1-2
“My flesh my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, my portion for ever”
— Psalm 73:26
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the AlmightyI will say of the Lord , He is my refuge my fortress: my God; in him will I trust”
— Psalm 91:1-2
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield buckler”
— Psalm 91:4
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of troubleAnd they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord , hast not forsaken them that seek thee”
— Psalm 9:9-10
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
— Isaiah 26:3
“He giveth power to the faint; to them that have no might he increaseth strength”
— Isaiah 40:29
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”
— Isaiah 43:2
“Sing, O heavens; be joyful, O earth; break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, will have mercy upon his afflicted”
— Isaiah 49:13
“For thus saith the high lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high holy place, with him also that is of a contrite humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, to revive the heart of the contrite ones”
— Isaiah 57:15
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, the opening of the prison to them that are boundTo proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord , the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mournTo appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord , that he might be glorified”
— Isaiah 61:1-3
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
— John 14:1
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“For I have satiated the weary soul, I have replenished every sorrowful soul”
— Jeremiah 31:25
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail notThey are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness”
— Lamentations 3:22-23
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13
“Not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patienceAnd patience, experience; experience, hope”
— Romans 5:3-4
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us”
— Romans 8:18
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to comeNor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
— Romans 8:38-39
“The Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed”
— Deuteronomy 31:8
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
— Revelation 21:4
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
— Zephaniah 3:17
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, find grace to help in time of need”
— Hebrews 4:16
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; he knoweth them that trust in him”
— Nahum 1:7
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptationsKnowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patienceBut let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect entire, wanting nothing”
— James 1:2-4
“To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety”
— Job 5:11
“Therefore I will look unto the Lord ; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear meRejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me”
— Micah 7:7-8