"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
This bible verse makes us realize that God knows how we feel and He is always ready to help us out of our defeat. Unlike the emotionless perceptions of atheism and the selfish nonchalance of idols, God loves us and desires to ease our burdens.
An example of this concern is detailed in the story of Lazarus. When Jesus beheld Mary in her distraught state, He had compassion on her. Upon seeing the resting place of Lazarus, the bible says that He wept. He shed tears of empathy, feeling what Lazarus' sisters were feeling. Even though He planned to bring Lazarus back to life, Jesus identified with the sorrow of the family.
In Hebrews 4:14-16, the bible makes it clear that Jesus can empathize with our weaknesses. He feels what we feel and He understands it all. This allows us to trust Him deeply and draw unto Him.
Prayer is often said to be the place where burdens change shoulders. His shoulders can carry all of our crushing burdens and challenges.
