Broken or Bitter (Part 1 of 3)

MAY 4, 202635 MIN
Keeping It Real: Kingdom Conversations with Chris Barhorst, Kevin Bryant, Stefani Jebavy and Jon Jebavy

Broken or Bitter (Part 1 of 3)

MAY 4, 202635 MIN

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Email us: [email protected] "broken for the Lord" signifies a state of spiritual humility, surrender, and repentance, where a person lets go of pride, control, and self-sufficiency to fully depend on God. It is the process of allowing God to take the broken pieces of life—often resulting from sin, pain, or failure—and reshaping them into a vessel for His glory.Definition & Purpose: It is not necessarily about emotional sadness, but a "broken and contrite heart" that God does not despise, according to Psalm 51:17 .The Beauty in Brokenness: While painful, this state brings believers closer to God and allows His strength to work through their weaknesses, as highlighted by 2 Corinthians 12:9.God’s Use of Broken Things: God uses brokenness to transform individuals, taking what is considered worthless or destroyed and making it useful for His kingdom.Surrender and Restoration: It involves acknowledging one's inability to live righteously on their own,, leading to a deeper, surrendered life in ChristSupport the [email protected]