I have been reflecting upon brokenness…
Have you ever suffered a broken heart? Or maybe a trauma so great that you felt completely shattered emotionally, mentally, spiritually or physically.
I am sure all who visit here have experienced some type of brokenness in their lives…
But you know what…
to truly understand brokenness we first need to go through the process of healing…
& that dear friend can be a painful, scary & anxiety inducing process!
But ultimately very rewarding & transformative to a healed wholeness for a far greater purpose.
In my life I have experienced many such times of brokenness.
A great deal of restoration has been done but there is yet more to accomplish.
I have not done this work on my own though…
I have had the great Restorer, God Himself & those whom He has sent along the various crossroads in my life to accompany me on this journey of healing transformation.
Recently, while walking along the beach & thinking about this, an image of what God’s healing & restoration process looks like came to mind.
A vase was laying on the ground, where it had fallen, broken in pieces, some larger & others completely shattered. Our brokenness can look similar.
Then God approaches us, as explained in Seasons & generations... & if we will allow Him picks up each broken piece delicately & then examines each one carefully with us, as part of His healing work.
Restoring the larger pieces with the clear glue of His love
But some pieces are so shattered that instead of restoration He replaces those areas wholly with Himself in a most transformative way.
Then the transparency of His love allows His light to shine through those transformed areas!
So, that through our mended brokenness others may see the light of His love & strength through us, beaming forth as living beacons of hope.
Those who allow God to do His healing work in them will each have a unique pattern to His shining light.
Though this doesn’t mean they are perfect for they are still being transformed in other areas of brokenness.
But it does mean they are looking to Him for their lives.
While we are reflecting together dear friend, shall we ask ourselves…
What pieces of the broken vase are we still holding onto deep down that we know only God can heal, restore & transform?
With His love, strength, patience & kindness so that we may uniquely shine His light in this darkened world.
Until next time dear friend,
Jennifer
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I’ve been broken and the work to put myself back together was not easy. Everyone has their own way of healing.
Hi Wrae,
Lovely to have you drop by….I have found through personal experience that the hard work & journey of mending brokenness is so much lighter & easier when I have allowed God’s love to do the restoration & transformation with me.
And He does take a unique & individual approach with each person…
Jennifer
I definitely agree with that. You’re welcome!
Jennifer–you are so gifted in gently leading us to consider a profound question. I’ve experienced much healing in my life, but I do think it’s good to revisit this question of if there are more pieces that have yet to be healed.
Thank you Amy for your kind words!
The image of the candles is a perfect fit to match the words you’re speaking here. Nobody wants to be broken, but I’m grateful that we have a Healer who can use all of our pieces.
No I agree, no one wants to be broken but it happens in this world to each of us…
Its the process of healing in Him that is the amazing time of transformation daily.
Glad you liked the lanterns!
I came upon this post at just the right time …it’s a struggle to give him all the pieces but really needed to acquire any healing or peace …
That it is Nancy but He is so gentle in His healing 😀 lovely that you dropped by!
Thanks, Jennifer!
Even though Scripture is clear on our brokenness, we need the reminder that we are all standing in that place of needing to be mended. It’s a blessing to know that God stands ready to do that every single day!
Amen!
A broken and a contrite spirit He will not despise; we must come to Him for true healing. Thanks so much for this reminder, Jennifer. Blessings to you.
You’re welcome, blessings to you too…
What a joy to be your neighbor at Crystal’s link up!
Lovely to have you drop by Elizabeth!
I know for a fact God will heal our brokenness when we place it in His loving hands. The Psalmist says He keeps our tears in a bottle, that is how much He cares! Blessings, Jennifer❤️
I remember that verse, it became very dear to me during my first marriage…
But He restored those sad pieces into usefulness for Him! Which is what its all about…Isn’t it…♡
Those broken pieces restored by our Great Creator and Restorer become something beautiful when we hand them over to Him. He never fails! Thanks for reminding me of his healing and restorative powers, Jennifer. ❤ xo
Absolutely Bette, being able to be His shining beacon of hope & light in this world for others from our restored & transformed brokenness is beautiful isn’t it…♡
Jennifer
Beautiful, indeed! ❤ xo
I have a round magnet on my refrigerator with the statement “God will heal a broken heart if you give Him all the pieces.” It can be painful to pick up those sharp shards from the past, but He will be faithful to use them in our restoration. A pastor told me years ago that God doesn’t waste anything, including the wreckage of our past.
I totally agree Elizabeth & I like your fridge magnet!
It is definitely worth giving Him every piece!
That tea & shortbread combo seems perfect for this journey of healing. We all have need of healing in some area of our lives.
That we do, lovely having you join us here this weekend 😀
I like to think we are all broken in our own way. That is why we seek the comfort of friends, relatives, and lovers to fill in our broken pieces.
Have a good weekend. Enjoy your tea.
Yes we are all definitely broken in our own ways…& while comfort from others is great…it is only momentary, it never quite sates the void the brokenness has left behind, so we then constantly seek a source of comfort to fill the brokenness. Unfortunately, comfort does not heal brokenness…it only puts a bandage to cover it.
Healing brings peace, serenity & rest from the constant seeking after things to fill the void of brokenness.
Thank you I had a lovely weekend & I always enjoy a good cuppa.
Jennifer