When it comes to true worship, there will always be a level of brokenness in the mix. In Psalm 51:7, the psalmist sang: “My SACRIFICE, O GOD, IS A BROKEN SPIRIT; A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART YOU, GOD, WILL NOT DESPISE.”
Thought:
This is a raw song of surrender- no pose and not pretense- just the real, uncomplicated offering of a worshipper who knows what it is to experience weakness, and what it is to encounter grace. I find myself joining in with the psalmist- because the more I journey through this life, the more I realize God’s absolute perfection and strength – and in the light of that, my own damage and shortcomings. The beauty of all of that is our brokenness is never met by harshness, but by the gracious heart of God.
For sure, sometimes the way God deals with us is intense – but even the most full-on moments of being shaped by Him are soaked in goodness. He may let our foundations be shaken, or find other ways to alert us to our dependence on Him – but at all times there is a constant thread of kindness running through it all. As we surrender in worship, and give Jesus permission to form and fashion our hearts there is never any heartlessness or helplessness in the equation. Instead, there is purpose, warmth, and love.
We may be broken, yes. But we are gracefully broken.
Invitation:
Don’t try and hide your brokenness from God. Not only does He see it, but there’s a good chance that He’s got a plan to use it for His purpose and His glory. So, today, choose to be real with Him.
Prayer:
Father God, this heart – as broken and raw as sometimes it feels – is yours. Shape me. I trust my life to Your greatness and Your goodness. And in everything, may I be led to a closer walk with you. Amen.
Click this link: Gracefully Broken by Matt Redman to listen to this incredible song.
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