I Surrender All

When God puts something on your heart, that means it's on his heart too. My life has been full of difficult situations but I feel I've come to a place where I can at this time in my life overcome the anxiety, the worry and the fear. I am in the process of finding peace. The peace of our souls does not rise and fall with unpredictable people or situation. Our feelings will shift, of course. People do affect us. But the peace of our souls is tethered to all that God is. And though we can't predict his specific plans the fact that God will work everything together for good is a completely predictable promise.

  Romans 8:26 says God understands the cries of our heart, even when they're too deep for words. And Psalm 46:5 God is within her, She will not fall.

I've had times of real brokenness and despair. This has meant complete loss and absence of hope. Brokenness can mean a lot of things. It may imply messiness and imperfection. It may mean heartbreak. It may mean physical weakness. For some it is a reason to demand pity. For others it's motivation to stay true to themselves in their flawed humanity and not appear all together in a nice neat package. For others it's a cool word, a trend.

 There's a lot we could talk about in regards to brokenness.

 I think in Jesus eyes to be broken is to be crushed and torn in spirit over sin. The reason brokenness is beautiful is because of how God can use it in our lives. It is something that can draw us near to him. Brokenness can make room for a contrite heart and repentance to bring us back into fellowship with him when we have miserably failed. It is not lovely in and of itself, it is not the end of the journey, it is not a cute hashtag to put on a picture of a dirty house. 

It is not a word to use when you want to feel "authentic". Standing alone is messy and sad. No, the beauty in spiritual brokenness is found in where it brings us. True brokenness is a tool by which God brings his wandering sheep back into his loving arms! On earth we suffer in one way or another. We all have our cross to bear.

 Showing kindness is our opportunity to show the love that God is, to become the body and heart of Christ! The Lord loves the broken in heart, who draw near to him. 

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  Hosea 10:12b God compares our hearts to a garden, and for a garden to bear fruit the ground has to be broken up so that it is able to receive water. Break up your fallow (uncultivated unseeded) ground. For it is time to seek the Lord, til he comes and rains righteousness upon you.

 Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor (humble) in spirit: For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Through the breaking/remaking process God promises to give us a new heart.

 Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. 

 Psalm 51:8-10 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Create in me a clean heart O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 

  Jeremiah 24:7 And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be my people; and I will be their God, for they shall return unto me with their whole heart. 

 Sorrow often accompanies breakings but Godly sorrow is good for us. 

Ecclesiastes 3:4 There is a time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.

 Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.

 James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Some tips to heal brokenness

 1 Admit your brokenness

 2 Let go of anything holding you back

 3 Turn your failure into triumph

 4 Do not apologize for your brokenness

 5 Spend time with yourself and God 

6 Your vibe attracts your tribe

 7 Love unconditionally

 8 Smile 

9 You are going to be okay 

10 But unless you turn to Jesus and allow him to heal your loneliness, feelings of rejection and other psychological wounds you are likely to continue in your brokenness. This is a process where your heart is becoming more sensitive and responsive to God. It is rooted in the desire to be totally surrended to God and the good news is Jesus came to heal our brokenness.

 God can transform us through his word to reflect the character of Jesus Christ. 

To experience Gods best for your life you must surrender your all to God. 

God must replace your self will and independence of him. 

 Jesus wants to heal your brokenness, anxiety, worries and fears but you have to let him. He will not only heal you but through his transforming power you can follow his example and walk in obedience to God.

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 Lay down the burdens that you carry and allow Jesus to meet you at the point of brokenness, Seasons of brokenness are not for self pity, but an opportunity to surrender. Through total surrender you will enjoy Gods best for your life. Surrender your broken life and receive forgiveness and healing that he offers you. He is here for you!

  Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Heavenly Father I thank you that you meet me where I am through your son, Jesus Christ. Today, I give you my brokenness. My heart is open and ready for you to work in me through your Holy Spirit. I surrender to you, Mold me and make me into the person you want me to be. Thank you for your provision of abundant life through your son. In Jesus name I pray Amen!