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Psalm 34:18

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Depression often makes a person feel utterly alone. This verse declares the opposite: God draws especially near to the brokenhearted. He does not wait for recovery before coming close. His presence itself is the beginning of help for the crushed spirit.

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