What does a broken heart and contrite spirit mean?
What does a broken heart and contrite spirit mean?
When we sin and desire forgiveness, a broken heart and a contrite spirit mean to experience “godly sorrow [that] worketh repentance” (2 Corinthians 7:10). Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment.
What does a contrite heart mean?
caused by or showing sincere remorse. filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent: a contrite sinner.
Is God close to the brokenhearted?
The one Bible verse that I saw quoted more than any other—in on-camera statements, posts, and tweets—was Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” This is who we are: the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit.
What does God say about emotional pain?
Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
What is the most comforting Psalm?
Psalm 62:1-2 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
What Bible says about losing a loved one?
And so, when we lose loved ones who walked with the Lord, we are not to “… grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him” (1 Thess. 4: 13-14).
How do you send condolences to someone you don’t like?
10 Examples for How to Offer Condolences
- I’m so sorry for your loss.
- May you be surrounded by love during this time.
- Please accept my deepest condolences.
- I’ll always remember the joy that [name] brought into our lives.
- We are saddened by your loss, and our hearts go out to you.
How do you express regret when someone dies?
Expressing Condolences in English
- I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
- I was heartbroken by this sad news.
- I will never forget when he/she… (share a memory using the past tense verb)
- You were such a dedicated friend/mother/sister to ______________ (name).
What to say after funeral is over?
Examples of What to Say
- I am so sorry. Your uncle was loved by many.
- He was a wonderful man and a talented musician.
- Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- I have such fond memories of your aunt. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
- When you’re ready to talk, please feel free to call me.
How do you react when someone dies?
DO: Say something
- I was so sorry to hear that Susan died.
- I can’t imagine how you must be feeling.
- We love you and we want you to know we’re thinking of you.
- I just wanted to say that if you need to talk, I’m here for you.
- I know how much you loved him.
- We’re always here for you, if you need anything.
