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Broken Pieces

If you find yourself in a place where your dreams didn’t develop as you envisioned,  or your plans failed before they could take shape, you’re not alone. Many others share this experience with you. In these moments of uncertainty and perhaps even regret, it’s comforting to remember who God is and his unique ability to transform the shattered pieces of our lives into a completed dream.

Our mistakes are more than failures, they are lessons. Our broken hearts are not just wounds, they are sources of strength. Our disappointments are not just setbacks, they are opportunities for growth. Our illnesses are not just afflictions, they are fountains of wisdom. They all contribute to the pieces that can be used to fortify the dream you thought was lost forever.

In Acts 27:44, we see how God used the broken pieces of a ship to save everyone aboard the ship with Paul. Just as He did with the ship, God can use the broken pieces of your life to formulate a new and even more beautiful dream. On the Apostle Paul’s ship those who could swim did swim to safety. But those who could not swim took the pieces of the broken ship and used what they had left to find their way to safety. If you believe in God, He can use the broken pieces of your life to breathe life into your seemingly dead dreams.

Just as God asked Moses in Exodus 4:2, “What do you have in your hand?” He is asking you today, what do you have left of your broken dream? Start gathering the pieces and trust in God, who is capable of doing ‘exceedingly, abundantly, above all you can ask or think according to the power that works in you.’ Your dream can be restored, and your future can be brighter than you ever imagined.

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Lift Up Holy Hands

So then, in every place where you meet together, I want the men to pray. The men who lift up their hands and pray must be those who live good lives. They must not be people who are angry or who quarrel with others. 1 Timothy 2:8

What does it truly mean to lift up holy hands without anger or quarrel? It’s not about presenting perfect hands, but about raising our hands in complete surrender to God. We are called to lift hands that declare, “This is who I am and all that I am, the good, the bad, and the ugly I bring boldly to the throne of grace. All my potential, misgivings, and mistakes I lift to God in full surrender.” 

It is the blood of Jesus that empowers us to transform. We are not the best fixer of ourselves. As we surrender in total obedience, the God of our salvation will issue sufficient grace to enable us to change, correct, and do His bidding.

Holy hands are hands lifted in surrender to God, holding nothing back. The blood of Jesus will cover all our sins, and God will see our hands as Holy and righteous through Jesus’ blood. We, in turn, as we lean and depend on the integrity of God, will find ourselves less angry and argumentative, less worried, and more at peace with God. This peace, this calm, is the gift of surrendering to God. It is a peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that can only be found in complete surrender to the Almighty.

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“Submit to God and be at peace with Him, in this way prosperity will come to you.”

Submitting to God is a profound recognition that we are no longer the masters of our own lives. It is a surrender to His sovereignty, acknowledging Him as our ruler and king. While we still have the freedom to make decisions, they are guided by His will, His word, and His way.

Submitting to God is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical lifestyle. It means allowing His word to be the compass that guides our decisions, especially those that shape our interactions with His children. It involves aligning our behavior in all situations with His teachings, and letting our relationship with Him influence our responses.

Submitting to God’s rule is not just about obedience, it’s about aligning your interests with His. It means never acting or thinking in a way that goes against Him. To maintain this alignment, keep a constant dialogue with Him through prayer. Focus your thoughts on heavenly matters. This will bring you a sense of peace, keeping you calm, balanced, and composed.

Resolve yourself to be ruled by God, and your well-being and maintenance will come from Him. Your emotions will be stable and your temperament peaceful, a result of the security and peace that come from trusting in God’s integrity. Being at peace means acceptance and willingness to commit your concerns to God by trusting His integrity.

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Today

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a world where everyone is kind and compassionate to one another? Can you imagine a world where we all just forgave each other easily, like Christ forgave us? How wonderful would the world be if everyone practiced kindness, compassion, and forgiveness? It would be paradise! Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in.

We are “in the world and not of the world,” God has a greater expectation of us than those who do not know Christ. Let’s begin by spending our days with friendly, generous, and considerate acts toward others. Our thoughts should be understanding and charitable, always giving the benefit of the doubt to anyone with whom we come into contact  .

Our journey with Christ persuades us to feel empathy and sadness for the suffering and unfortunate circumstances of others. Following Christ compels us to find a way to reduce the suffering of others. Are we our brother’s keeper? Of course, we are! God uses our arms and hands to reach out to others.

We are to forgive and let go of anger and bitterness towards anyone. Start today to release grudges, cancel any emotional debt you hold against anyone, and watch how much better YOU feel! Make a clean break with any feelings that prevent you from freely loving others as Christ loves you. The call to compassion compels you to do so.

Finally, “Be kindly affectioned one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as God for Christ’s sake forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32