Broken

~ Lisa Brittain

As I read the word {broken} my mind whispers that His body was broken for me.

Jesus gave Himself as a sacrifice. His desire as God come in the flesh was that none should perish. His desire as a man full to overflowing with Deity was that He, Jesus, fulfill the mission for which Father God sent Him.

I don’t understand how all this worked or works. I simply believe the scriptures.

I believe this because God’s Holy Spirit has been present in my life for a long time. Holy Spirit testifies to me through the tiniest and the greatest of circumstances. Because what I truly know that I know is that this world we live in is broken.

I’m broken. You are too. We’re all broken.

God’s perfect design for His image bearers tarnished by sin. Rebellion. Me seeking my own way. Independence. Selfishness.

It started before we were born. We’re developed by brokenness. Our parents wanted us to be the exception to the rule. Our hearts long for perfection and goodness. We crave what is right.

But we have no power within our flesh to bring ourselves into goodness and perfection. Redemption requires sacrifice. Perfect, obedient sacrifice, which only God Himself is able to provide.

Broken.

My rebellious heart is revealed through fellowship with people, in prayer and through the living and active power of God’s Word. And like King David’s words in Psalm 51, I cry out in a moment of clarity.

“Forgive me, Lord.”

“Cleanse me, Lord.”

As I catch a glimpse of my broken humanity still rising up to declare independence; it’s then that I am humbled by the sacrifice of Jesus.

“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭51‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

It’s now that I open my hands and lay them out before Him. I ask Him to take the broken pieces of resistance and replace them with a piece of broken bread.

This is my sacrifice. Giving away my broken spirit and offering a repentant heart.

This is my sustenance. And I am grateful. Remembering who I am and the Majesty of Who He is with me and for me.

Eyes on Jesus and Shine,

~Lisa

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

10 thoughts on “Broken”

  1. This is beautiful It reminds me of the verse about His power being made perfect in weakness. Where I am broken,He is strong.

  3. Lisa, I couldn’t have said it better myself. I loved your post so full of truth. And this: “This is my sacrifice. Giving away my broken spirit and offering a repentant heart.
    This is my sustenance. And I am grateful. Remembering who I am and the Majesty of Who He is with me and for me.” Amen! Blessings to you, Lisa!

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