So, it's Friday and Lisa-Jo's blog broke this week, so she's hosting Five Minute Friday over on her facebook page today! and the word broken just leaves me feeling broken... here is my 5 minutes.
Broken:
Sometimes I don't want to write because I feel like there is not a happy ending to my story yet. I've written on broken before and it's still fresh, because I still feel it.
But the truth is I don't need a happy ending, I need to be happy in the in-between. Not necessarily happy--but trusting in Jesus, content in my circumstances and experiencing the joy of the Lord.
I'm broken because I'm a human struggling with sin. For me, it's selfishness and pride that are the roots that grow into discontent, short temper, laziness.
And every day I expect my children to be perfect, forgetting that they are broken humans, too. And I can't figure out how to "fix them" when I'm still trying to fix myself and I wonder why I can't remember that I'm not really broken any more, that I don't have to live in pieces.
I don't have to live Broken.
Because my Jesus was Broken for me, to pay the penalty for my sin, to make me whole again. And while I know all the right words to say and I believe with all my heart that I can be free from sin, the daily struggle is still here.
So, when I'm feeling like this, I focus on truth as the Psalmist did...
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalm 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Luke 8:48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
Psalm 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Psalm 9:1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
God heals my broken heart, He is near to me. Faith makes me whole, gives me peace. Wholeness comes from His Word. I will continually praise Him and share what great things He has done.
Community Conversation: Do you ever get discouraged with a "thorn in your side"? A sin you just can't seem to conquer? What truth do you focus on?
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This part jumped out at me "And every day I expect my children to be perfect, forgetting that they are broken humans, too. And I can't figure out how to "fix them" when I'm still trying to fix myself and I wonder why I can't remember that I'm not really broken any more, that I don't have to live in pieces.
ReplyDeleteI don't have to live Broken."
Beautiful and very relatable. Thank you!!
The difficulty of relating to our kids' brokenness when we can't even handle our own is a huge challenge. I relate to that for sure. And the feelings of being stuck. That's a big one for me- if I feel like the brokenness is healing, I can handle it. If I feel like the cracks will never change, I want to wallow in self-pity.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you went to the Psalms- it's a great place to go during those times.
Glad you shared your words today.
Linking up from FMF: http://www.everydayawe.com/broken-seeds/
I've been spending a lot of time in the Psalms lately. I love it there! I love that when we need to be pasted back together, God is our rock and deliverer our sure foundation.
ReplyDeleteAmen, amen. Thank you for these reminders!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Word.
ReplyDeleteRemembering my children are broken and I can't expect them to be perfect, that is so hard for me. Thank you for the reminder today. I need to make this a daily prayer!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your transparency here Julie, and I'm right there with you...and I need to give my kids more grace. We are all broken, and I love all the scripture you listed. So glad you hit publish...thank you! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and an powerful. Yes, we are all broken. he has come to restore f the sate.
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty, Julie! Thank you for sharing and may our great Father continue to heal your brokenness. Keep shining for Him!!
ReplyDeleteWell, yes, there's THAT! So beautifully honest and right on target for me. I try to remind myself of bring more than conquerors and that forgiveness needs to be given as I have received it - doesn't always happen though. Love this truth from you tonight, friend!!
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