Broken, But Not Wasted

Scripture

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 34:18

Devotional

There are moments in life when we discover that simply existing is not the same as living into our purpose. We move through our days functional, capable, and intact, yet unaware of the deeper work God longs to reveal in us.

Often, it is disruption that awakens us. Plans fall apart. Certainty disappears. Strength fails. What once felt solid begins to crack. These moments are not signs that God has abandoned us. Scripture consistently shows that God draws nearest when hearts are most tender.

The Gospel does not teach that God causes suffering to shape us. Rather, it proclaims that God enters the broken places we did not choose and redeems them. Jesus did not explain pain away—He stepped into it, carried it, and transformed it. Resurrection did not come by avoiding wounds, but by passing through them.

When life fractures our sense of control, something hidden often becomes visible. Compassion deepens. Pride loosens its grip. Mercy becomes more than an idea—it becomes a way of being. The light God placed within us was always there, but it becomes clearer when self-reliance gives way to trust.

If you see light in someone who has endured much, it is not because they were strong enough to survive it. It is because grace met them there. God does not waste suffering, but neither does He require it. He heals, restores, and brings beauty from places that once felt beyond repair.

Prayer

Gracious God, You see the places where my life feels fractured. You know the losses, disappointments, and wounds I carry. Meet me here—not with explanations, but with Your presence. Heal what has been broken, and let Your light shine through the work of Your grace. Amen.

Reflection

Where have you experienced disruption that reshaped your faith or character?

How might God be inviting you to trust His healing rather than fear your wounds?

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