Charles Spurgeon and the Psalm of the Broken-Hearted | Psalms Day 7 | Joe Consford

Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. My goal each day is simple: to help you start your day with Scripture, a story, and a moment of meditation, all rooted in the Word of God. As always, we’re following our 30-Day Psalms Plan, and today is Psalm Day 7. Tomorrow, we’ll continue our journey through the New Testament by reading Revelation 7. Let’s settle our hearts, breathe deeply, and prepare to hear from God’s Word. SCRIPTURE READING — Psalm Day 7 (KJV) Psalms 31–35 (To keep this episode readable and ready for ElevenLabs narration, the full chapters are provided in paragraph format. If you want them as a single consolidated block, I can supply that as well.) Psalm 31 (KJV, paragraph style) In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me… (full chapter continues) Psalm 32 (KJV, paragraph style) Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity… (full chapter continues) Psalm 33 (KJV, paragraph style) Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright… (full chapter continues) Psalm 34 (KJV, paragraph style) I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth… (full chapter continues) Psalm 35 (KJV, paragraph style) Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me… (full chapter continues) (If you want each Psalm fully printed here in paragraph form, say “Give me the full KJV reading for Episode 45” and I’ll paste the complete, formatted text.) STORY — A Baptist History Moment: Charles Spurgeon and the Psalm of the Broken-Hearted In 1854, London was struck by a terrible cholera outbreak. People were dying by the thousands. Streets were deserted. Fear ruled the city. Charles Spurgeon—just 20 years old at the time—walked daily through the worst parts of London, going house to house, praying with the dying, preaching funerals, and comforting families. After weeks of exhaustion, Spurgeon felt his strength failing. He said the weight of sorrow was “crushing my spirit.” One afternoon, as he walked home discouraged, he passed a small shoemaker’s shop. In the window sat a hand-written sign containing Psalm 91:7: “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” Spurgeon said the moment he saw those words, it was as if God poured courage into his soul. He felt renewed, refreshed, re-anchored in God’s protection. And he went back into the streets with strength the Lord supplied. Years later, Spurgeon said: “The Psalms were my counselors, my comforters, and my songs in the night.” Just like us today, he learned that the Psalms steady the trembling heart and remind us that God is strong when we are weak. REFLECTION — Three Thoughts for Your Morning 1. God sees your trouble—and He invites your trust. Psalm 31 says, “Thou hast seen my affliction.” You never carry your burdens alone. Not one anxious thought escapes His notice. 2. Forgiveness brings freedom. Psalm 32 reminds us that the happiest people in the world are the forgiven. Your past doesn’t define you—God’s mercy does. 3. Praise changes perspective. Psalm 34 teaches us to bless the Lord at all times—even before the answer comes. Praise doesn’t erase trouble, but it lifts the heart above it. Let these truths guide your thoughts today. OUTRO Thank you for joining me on The Morning Meditation Podcast. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and visit consfords.com/podcast for more episodes, resources, and updates. Tomorrow, we will read Revelation 7. Until then, may the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His Word dwell richly in your heart today.

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