Our whole discipleship journey begins with recognizing our brokenness, otherwise known as our sinfulness. Until the day we recognize our need of a Savior we are utterly broken and held captive to the power of sin.
Once the journey begins more brokenness is revealed. The more we know the Word, the closer our relationship with Christ, the more we see our brokenness and need for even more of Him. Without Him, we are nothing.
If you think you’ve arrived; watch out because pride has just reared its ugly head. The rest of the journey is one of unveiling brokenness, surrender and transformation; only to do it all over again. I actually find brokenness to be a sweet relief from some tension between what is and what should be.
Brokenness is not always easy; it can be quite painful to see the ugliness of attitudes exposed, pride deflated or deceit untangled. But the results are deeply satisfying as new depths of worship are mined and higher heights of grace soared. Then brokenness is sweet.
It is only Christ in me, the hope of glory that has anything to offer – my righteousness is as filthy rags. But God’s glory is magnificent and it shines through to the extent that we are broken before Him.
Lord, we are completely dependent upon your grace, your love and mercy, your resurrection power. Prayer is our reminder that we desperately need you. Keep us poor in spirit before you.
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