Continuing to explore the life-changing impact of a Powerful Question, I note that the theme of“brokenness” appears from time to time. “Must I be broken?” and “Why must I be broken?”

The answer, to the first question is, of course, yes. In order to become a person who can fulfill God’s plan, we must be “broken” enough that God’s grace can pour in and glue us back together from the inside out. What we must not do is accept this as being powerless. This is power derived from a deep connection with Christ’s own suffering.

Jesus Christ submitted himself to the most demeaning and tortuous brokenness imaginable. It was his testament to what love requires and does.

As a theme that emerges in your life, reflect on whether you are resisting or embracing brokenness. If you have been resisting brokenness, what is it costing you? What fear is holding you back?

Your Thoughts?