We hardly have to look to see all the brokenness.
It’s in our news.
It’s in our homes.
It’s across the world.
And across the street.
There is brokenness in Boston.
There is brokenness in Congo.
There is brokenness everywhere.
People.
Families.
Institutions.
Systems.
Governments.
Sometimes its cry is so loud that if we’re not careful, we can drown in it, forgetful that yes, this brokenness is real.
But so is the redemption.
Maybe not as loud or glaringly obvious.
But it’s there.
God breathes life into all that brokenness.
Perhaps not as quickly as we’d like Him to.
Perhaps not as gloriously.
But breathe it He does.
And breathe it He will.
Let’s Talk: How has God been breathing redemption into your life?
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“This brokenness is real … but so is the redemption.” How very true, my Friend. Loved this today. Thankfully, God breathes redemption every moment. The trick is not to block it. And some days, that’s a tall order.
I’ve experienced a number of smashed-to-pieces moments in recent months. The Lord often uses His people to minister to me in the most unexpected ways during those down times. Just this week a dear writer friend sent me a gourmet chocolate bar. That ministered to me in a very special way, showing me that the Lord knows, He cares, and He wants to help me pick up the pieces and go on. He’s the Super Glue that holds me together.
In a sermon I once heard the definition of faith as, “seeing as God sees.” I think that if we saw as He did, we would see His presence in everything. He doesn’t create evil but He works to create good out of that evil. There is an amazing book called “1000 Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. It really speaks to the idea you just presented.
We are so quick to see the brokenness, but so incredibly slow at noticing God’s promised redemption. Praying for eyes to see and hearts to believe.
Ooh, I like Jessica’s answer. 🙂
And I love this post because of its truth. I love that God meets us in the midst of brokenness.
He’s always doing it but it’s up to me to inhale.
LOVE THAT!