If you search the word "brokenness" in the dictionary you'll get varied definitions-"forcibly separated into two or more pieces; break apart or sever by divorce, separation, or desertion; having been violated; being in the state of disarray; disordered; weakened; crushed by grief; financially ruined; bankrupt; not functioning or out of order." Can you personally relate to any of these definitions?
It's inviting to think that human beings need little or no improvement. Take a survey and you'll hear people admit that they probably could use a little "tweaking" in a few problem areas. Although most would note the fact that they're fundamentally nice people. However, don't be misguided into thinking the Great One will settle for humanity's meager view of "good enough" existence. God sees each believer as the individual they become when fully rendered to Christ Jesus. He then begins a complete renovation, transforming an individual into the image of His Son. Consider God as our architect or designer.
A critical step in character reshaping requires the elimination of excess or damaged "baggage." The elements of self-will need to be replaced. Admittedly, a person "under construction" is uncomfortable. God targets habits, attitudes, and even relationships where people act independently of His intent. Then He uses pressure to get our attention. The Father focuses on interests that are close to our hearts in order to extract the question, "What more are You looking for me to submit to?"
Adjusting our living and thinking patterns to conform to God's ways will completely change us. Throughout the transformation, pain or discomfort may temporarily hide the beauty of His plan for us. But realize that nothing is more pleasing to God than a committed follower. Make the decision to follow the Almighty One and become one of His servants.
Romans 8:29-32reads, "For God knew His people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son, so that His Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, He called them to come to Him. And He gave them right standing with Himself, and He promised them His glory. What can we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since God did not spare even His own Son but gave Him up for us all, won't God, who gave us Christ, also give us everthing else?"
Powerful messages are derived from two bible verses.
Job 35:9-10states, "The oppressed cry out beneath the wrongs that are done to them. They groan beneath the power of the mighty. Yet they don't ask, 'Where is God my Creator, the one who gives songs in the night?" God comforts us during our darkest times.
Matthew 5:4reads, "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Know that you can be renewed and transformed through the Great One but it takes humility in order for these experiences to take place. Human pride often blocks our dealing with painful problems. Once we finally admit our wrongdoings and failures, there can be a real solution for us. Humbling ourselves before God is the ultimate key that will allow us to experience the wonderful comfort that only the Almighty One can provide.
As we start to dedicate our lives to God, He orchestrates our life events, even the painful ones, for our benefit. He transforms our flaws into opportunities for us to develop and be blessed.
Make it a daily habit to set aside a few minutes of quiet time and meditate on these encouraging bible messages based upon verses taken from the best selling and most popular book of all time-the Bible.
