A Message to the Broken

Have you ever felt like you've messed up to the point where there is no way, no hope, and no purpose for you to ever be forgiven? Or perhaps you've fell into a rut of feeling worthless; as though healing and forgiveness should not be wasted on you. In a world where smiles and how are you’s have become something robotic and deceptive, it is the unfortunate truth that many of us are secretly left feeling broken and bruised, and unworthy of healing.

The Truth: You are [worth being] forgiven.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

This truth still seems to blow my mind. So often, I mess up and wonder why God would ever want to forgive me. Although I may never understand why, He was willing to sacrifice His son’s life so that I would not have to bear the burden. Likewise, God sacrificed for you too. In fact, He would have made the sacrifice for you, and you alone. Whether we see it or not, God values us so much that even when we make terrible mistakes, He still sees unmatchable, profound worth in us (Psalm 139:13-15, Jeremiah 29:11.)

The Truth: You are [worth being] healed.

I’ve picked you. I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. Isaiah 41:10 MSG

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

Just as God is eager to forgive us, He is also willing to heal us. Although He could easily leave us alone to try and pick up the broken pieces, as stated in the verses above, He walks with us though our difficult time. Even though we may have messed up, God desires to strengthen us through this process and take away our burdens.  

The Truth: You are [worth being] made new.

Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

When we choose to come to God in our vulnerable state of brokenness, He doesn’t focus on the things we could have done differently. Rather, He wipes away our imperfections and begins a transformation. Therefore, we are not defined by what we once were. Instead, we may choose to be defined by who God is transforming us to be.

Until next time,

-Tamara