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God uses our Brokenness for His Glory EXCERPT

Written by: Deborah Fox, Australia
For some reason my friend had always thought that Christians were perfect
people and that she would never be “good enough” for God. However, God
used my struggles to show her that none of us are perfect, but we have a
perfect God who loves us anyway. I was able to share the gospel with her
and it opened up opportunities I never thought possible.

God doesn’t use me despite my weaknesses; He uses me through them. I
was able to share the gospel with my friend because of my struggles. My
weaknesses have also helped me gain a greater empathy for others who
are suffering. My illness has enabled me to depend on God more than ever
before. Just as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “Therefore I will boast
all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest
on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in
hardships, in persecutions, in diffi culties. For when I am weak, then I am
strong.” We all have our own unique struggles. But God can turn the ugliness
of our pain and weakness into the beauty of His victory.

A Japanese friend once shared with me the art of “Kintsugi.” This is when
gold is used to repair breaks in earthenware. The breaks are appreciated as
part of the history of the object, rather than thought of as something to hide
or disguise. And through the repairs, a common piece of pottery becomes
an exquisite piece of art. How much more can God repair and shine through
the cracks in our lives!

What battles are you facing? God can turn them around for His glory. He is
sovereign and He is able to bring change in any situation. Praise God that
He can create gold from our brokenness!

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