That's why Jesus offered us a broken gift in return - His own broken body, hanging on a cross, paying the penalty we deserved. He allowed Himself to be broken so that we could be made whole. All He asks for is our heart. He doesn't want our heart because its perfect. He wants it because its broken, and He's the only One who can make it whole.
He can take our broken gift and make it beautiful. He can can give us beauty for ashes. He loves us in spite of our brokenness - because of our brokenness - and He waits with open arms to give us the gifts He gave His life for.
This morning I read, "The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples (or, fill in the blank...more beautiful, more perfect, etc.), for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the Lord loved you." I'm so glad we're not chosen on our merits. You said it so well here. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks you. Very nice post.
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In spite of our brokenness, yes. So thankful for His body broken and His love making us whole. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing this, I needed a reminder today that He loves me, in spite of my brokenness. So fitting for this time!
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