Broken Pieces
When I was new to the faith I had some ideas that needed to go. And because our Savior is faithful to complete His work in us, He started His pruning. Ouch and oh no Lord, I don’t want to give up that dream. You see, I had ideas how my life should look. I had grafted the perfect image in my mind. Perfect marriage, perfect children, and then people would want what I have and I can tell them it’s all because of Jesus. My life wrapped up neatly in a bow. I was so foolish.
But when the Almighty begins His work in us, He does what will bring Him glory. And sometimes we are left with our shattered dreams lying in pieces never to be put back together again. And it hurts.
It is then that our loving Father says, I have a better way. Trust me to do with your life what you could never do apart from me. What looks like a disaster in your life is a new beginning and He is working in us His plan.
Life is messy. Perhaps God leaves us with our own broken pieces to keep us dependent on Him. Perhaps He leaves us broken so we can identify with others who are hurting. It is my thought that life breaks each of us. I went through my own time of brokenness and God used if all for good. No neat package tied up with a bow did I give to Him; but just a broken life and vessel that I pray will shine the light of Jesus Christ through the brokenness.
Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” He can be trusted.
Perfect and true message praise God for his faithfulness for his pruning and for the many many promises the Bible Reveals to us. That in him we have everything we need for this life. 🙏 Amen
Thanks Deb. Hope you are well.
Thank you for sharing my friend. It is when we are broken that He picks up the pieces and molds us into His creation.