Something that is broken doesn't function the way it was intended to. A part may have stopped working, or damage may have occurred that caused it to not work. What do we do with broken things? Well, we try to fix them at first, then after we realize we can't, we throw it away.
Friends, can I confess something to you?
That's how I feel sometimes, absolutely broken.
There are moments when something happens to me and I feel like I'm not functioning in the way I was created to. I've said and done things that I'm not proud of, and people have said and done things to me that I really wish they hadn't. Next thing I know I'm in a place where I feel like the world is caving in, and my life doesn't matter anymore. And I have to confess, there are times when I feel as though I'm a broken man, that I'm too messed up to be fixed, and that I'm broken beyond repair.
And I know you might feel this way too.
Every person has a story that is unique to how they became who they are today. My story is filled with wonderful victories, miserable defeats, as well as deep wounds and scars that never seem to go away. And while all those things may have contributed to who I've become, it doesn't mean that's who I have to be.
Friends, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. There are others in the world like you and me who feel the same way. It's OK to not be OK.
So often do I find myself being tricked into believing that everyone else around me is doing okay when in all reality they too are wearing a mask to hide their brokenness. Scroll through Instagram and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. Behind those "perfectly edited" photos is a broken person who is trying to hide how they truly feel.
And I have to confess, that's exactly who I am. I try diligently to let everyone know that I'm okay, that I'm fine. Well, I'm not. On the inside, I'm screaming at you that I'm a broken mess, and I want to run away and hide from everything. Sometimes things just aren't what they seem. In spite of feeling that way, however, I do have hope.
If there is anything I want you to take from this article, it's this: There is hope for you, and your brokenness can be healed.
Like I said we have all gone through something that has caused us to feel somewhat broken, however, we don't have to stay there. I have someone in my life that I run to every time I feel broken. I tell this person everything that I'm going through, and I have to confess, it's a relief to get those things off my chest. What is more encouraging is when I go to this person for help, they give it freely. They encourage me, give me guidance, and help to heal the brokenness I feel.
Guess what. The same person who does all those things for me can do the same for you.
His name is Jesus.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” -- Matthew 11:28-30
Friends, I could write all day long on how there is hope in Jesus and how He brings healing to broken people. However, at the end of the day, it is a personal decision that you have to make. Will you allow Him to take your burdens, and find rest in Him?
I must confess, I am so glad I did because I couldn't have done it on my own. I realized that I was completely and utterly incapable of fixing myself, and needed someone else to intercede in my place. And that is exactly what Jesus does for us.
