Gunfire. Roadside bombs. Suicide. Drugs. Abductions. Financial meltdown. Poverty. Bankruptcy. War. Rape. Divorce. Tsunamis. Earthquakes. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Drunk-drivers. Drive-by shootings. Murder. Hate. Cancer. Disease. Racism. Homeless. Layoffs.
Broken?
Hearing the news their son has been killed in Afghanistan has shattered lives. Homes have been destroyed by wildfires. A trusted financial advisor has swindle every last dime. A baby girl has been taken from her crib…where is she? The doctor said, stage-4 cancer; no cure.
Broken?
Any relief? Yes! When? The pain hurts. The burden is heavy. The days are long. When will the shooting stop? When will I get a job? I just want my life back! Help! Somebody…Help!
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)
To be broken is to be shattered. When we are hit with adversity, we are shattered into a thousand pieces. Our heart hurts and the pain cuts deep. However, we are not a lone. Never alone! God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you.” Hebrews 13:5 (MSG)
God is in the reassuring business. Isaiah 40 says that he energizes those who get tired and for those who wait upon God get fresh strength…they run and don’t get tired. (MSG)
The gunfire may never stop and drunks may never stop driving. Cancer may not be cured and wildfires may rage on. However, we have a God who will get us through the difficult days and the painful nights.
Healing is God’s specialty. Comfort is a God promise. Hope is ours to keep. Strength is given freely. And, rest is on the lap of our Father.
Broken? Good News! God can fix it!
Remember, Be God Controlled!
Brian