Becoming strong in the broken places

To become strong in the broken places in our lives demands that we do 2 things, seeming opposites: hang in there, and let go. To somehow dig up the courage to keep going is the very courage that allows us to scoop up the broken pieces of our lives and lay them all at the feet of One who would do more in us than just get us through the storm. As James Means said: "He would take the fire that blackens our horizons and warm our souls with it. He would sharpen our vision in the darkness that oppresses us. He would use the despair of standing at a grave to deepen our trust. This we cannot do for ourselves." Perhaps because our brokenness brings us to the end of ourselves, it is here, in these jars of clay that we offer up to His very special grace, that God's all-surpassing power is made known and He, indeed, makes us strong in our broken places.

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. Psalm 57: 7

And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strenght is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12: 9

The Lord will perfect which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands. Psalm 138: 8