When We Are Most Broken, God Is Most Present

Broken. The dictionary defines the meaning of this word as “reduced to fragments.” Another definition states that broken means “not functioning properly; out of working order”. A lot of times we use this word broken to describe our emotions or feelings. A broken heart, a broken spirit, a broken relationship, or whatever situation it is. But think about it, what happens when things are broken? Imagine a situation where a child’s toy breaks. They hand it over to their mom or dad, and their parents put it back together; they repair it. If the toy had not broken there would be no need for a parent to step in and fix the toy. I believe it is this same kind of brokenness that happens in our lives that sends us running to our Heavenly Father, who steps in and puts us back together.

We are broken down into these fragments that the definition talks about. These fragments represent pieces of our hearts that show who we truly are. Some of the pieces are ugly. Sometimes these ugly pieces reveal the sin issues that were once buried within, but now that they are broken and scattered, it is the perfect time for us to sort them out. A lot of time in order to combat the sin in our lives we HAVE to be broken, our comfort HAS to be taken away, so that way we HAVE to rely on God. It sucks, but it’s true and how lucky we to have a God willing to help us sort through these pieces. In the same way a child can’t fix the broken toy, we can’t fix our brokenness alone.

If anyone understands what it means to be broken its God. The act of his death on the cross gives a perfect image of what brokenness looks like. But a lot of times when we look at a cross we don’t see brokenness, we see hope. God used the seemingly broken state of his son, to restore the brokenness of humanity. God understands COMPELTELY what it means to be broken, and he knows how to COMPLETELY restore it. In the same way he can use the brokenness on the cross to ultimately save and redeem, he can use the brokenness in our lives to give way to truth and to restore our hearts.

As much as it hurts to be in a broken state I’m thankful that it happens. It is in times of brokenness that I grow closest to my Father and realize the authority he has over my life as well as His never ending love. He knows me better than I know myself, and despite the pain, I’m glad when He intervenes.