Our Response to Brokenness

“I will bless the Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul will make its boast in the Lord;
the humble will hear it and rejoice.
O magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt His name together.”
Psalm 34:1-3

The process of brokenness is not interminable. God knows your frame and will not overload you or bring unnecessary sorrow. As the crushed seed erupts into bountiful life, the sweet fruits of brokenness are released during your turmoil and heartache.

Perhaps the most precious fruit is peace. You are no longer left to your own cleverness. You no longer have to rely on your strength. You are not vainly wrestling with God over who is in charge of your life. The Holy Spirit fills the broken heart with the peace of Christ. It is the peace of submission, the peace of resting in Him, the peace of knowing your times are in His wonderful hands.

There is a new intimacy with Jesus. You trust Him. You rely on Him. You look to Him. You can do nothing apart from Him. He is all you need. He is all sufficient. He understands all of your concerns and bears every burden.

The broken man or woman enters a new dimension in their relationship with Christ. It is the place of blessing, healing, and new beginnings. It is a time to rejoice in both the sovereignty and the goodness of God.

“...he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him.” Psalm 32:10