I love the scripture Ether 12:27
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
This song by Kenneth Cope is one of my favorites. I love his comments about it on his website . He writes, "I’m a crooked stick. But, (paraphrasing Martin Luther) God can take a crooked stick and draw a straight line. It’s not the pencil or the brush that determines the beauty of the design. It’s the artist. And God is a great artist!
Now, we are fallen and flawed. We are all somewhat crooked and broken. That doesn’t mean that God wants to throw us away. Nor does it mean that we should rejoice in being broken or be pleased about our weakness. But we should rejoice in God who loves broken things—God who wants to take the weak things of this world and make them strong as He uses them to work His wonders. God wants to put His hand on you and me and take beauty to someone else’s soul."
Here are the lyrics and a link to the song on YouTube. I hope you will feel the love that God has for you as you listen. I hope you will feel the strength to mend and move forward knowing He is there.
BROKEN
by Kenneth Cope
Broken clouds give rain
Broken soil grows grain
Broken bread feeds man for one more day
Broken storms yield light
The break of day heals night
Broken pride turns blindness into sight
Broken souls that need His mending
Broken hearts for offering
Could it be that God loves broken things
Broken chains set free
Broken swords bring peace
Broken walls make friends of you and me
To break the ranks of sin
To break the news of Him
To put on Christ till His name feels broken in
Broken souls that need His mending
Broken hearts for offering
I believe that God loves broken things
And yet our broken faith
Our broken promises
Sent love to the cross
And still that broken flesh
And broken heart of His
Offers us such grace and mercy
Covers us with love undeserving
This broken soul that cries for mending
This broken heart for offering
I’m convinced that God loves broken Me
Praise His name my God loves broken things
This topic was inspired by one of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's wonderful talks. I know you will find comfort and healing in his words. You can read or listen to it here:
"If you are lonely, please know you can find comfort. If you are discouraged, please know you can find hope. If you are poor in spirit, please know you can be strengthened. If you feel you are broken, please know you can be mended." - Jeffrey R. Holland
