Brokenness - The Promise, Part 7

“Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:7-10

The promises of God are dear to the hearts of those who have experienced brokenness...

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted...” Isaiah 61:1
           
If you are in the midst of brokenness and bereft of hope, meditate on these Scriptures. They share the heart of our Father God Who longs to embrace and heal the pain of your brokenness. He promises to be near to you, sustain you, watch over you, and bring relief from His healing hand.

The end of brokenness is the healing touch of the Father, the touch of grace and mercy. It is the gift of His strength for your weakness, His hope for your despair, His contentment for your anxiety.

“In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength.” Isaiah 30:15