Broken

I finally put all of the shells I collected on the beach in a pretty clear vase and I was reminded of my walk on the beach and the wonderful time I had being so close to God....

As I walked along the beach in November collecting seashells, I was with someone who only wanted to pick up the "perfect" shells....the broken ones were left on the sand. I started only picking up the ones that were 'whole' as well but then started including the broken pieces too (I was drawn to them)...and then I had this thought, "What if God only wanted perfect people?" I don't know about anyone else, but that thought scared me. Of course I was immediately comforted by the fact that God sent His son, Jesus, who was the only perfect one, to die for our sins so we don't have to be perfect. Thank you, God!!

So, now, I face a world full of imperfect people, being imperfect myself, and God wants me to guide them to His perfect Son. That's what being a disciple is all about. That is what we are all called to do. To show His love to all people, especially the broken ones. They/We are the ones who need him the most.

Today, I heard someone say "What if suffering is God's invitation to trust him?" Our brokenness comes in many forms. We all need God so that we may be made whole again one day when we reside with Him in heaven.

Dear Lord, help me be an example of what your perfect love can do. Help me to show it to all people that I meet each and every day. Thank you for loving me even though I am broken. Thank you for inviting me to you!