By The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2.
It is through the cracks of our brokenness that we see God’s light; which allows God to flow to us and through us to those around us. Those of us who believe in Jesus, and celebrate His birth, are in a time of waiting, a time of anticipation.
I like the way Liuan Huska describes this time: “We wait and hope patiently. . . for the emergence of Christ’s light. We allow our hearts to break as we face the tragic reality of our world, so that through the cracks God’s newness can emerge.”
If you are experiencing life through the cracks of a broken heart, then take courage, for you are in prime position to experience God’s newness. The hope that comes as a result of loving (and being loved by God), breathes new life into our soul. Leaning on the Lord means a broken heart doesn’t need to become a dark pit.
Lord, please help us to see that no matter the situation we find ourselves, you have purpose and a plan if we will look to You and not to our own understanding. That if we are looking at life through the cracks of a broken heart, you are here to shine your light of hope. I pray that we would know our part:
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. -Isaiah 61:1.
Blessings in this season of hope, love, peace, and joy,
Jacquie ♥
“It’s through the cracks of our brokenness that we see God’s light.”
This is a beautiful way of looking at our situations.
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Thank you Lesley, I am grateful for the Lord’s perspective. Blessings!
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I needed this today!! Thank you for reminding me that God’s light will shine through my darkness and get me through. 💕
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Same here!
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Blessings to you and your family Lydia!
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Amen. It’s so encouraging to know that the “Light of the world” is always with us. Blessings Michelle!
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Thanks Jacquie! I’m thankful that Jesus heals our brokenness. His loves shines brightly through the cracks. ☀️
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Yes Dawn, It’s good to know their are uses for “cracked pots!” ♥♥
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I love this, Jacquie. I was just talking to a friend a couple of days ago about how we are all broken. He is the Light in our hearts ❤️. God bless and Merry Christmas!
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I love those types of conversations with friends, we both walk away encouraged. Blessings and Merry Christmas to the Furse family!
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Praying that God’s light illuminates our paths and heals broken hearts.
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Amen, I join in that prayer. Blessings Jeanne!
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I have more cracks than I would like to admit
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Me too, but our cracks make more room for Him to shine. Blessings Barb!
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Reblogged this on My Life in Our Father's World and commented:
I have more cracks than I would like to admit
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Thank you Barb ♥
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Blessings to You Jacquie
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Thank you RJ, and blessings to you as well! ♥
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Wonderful post. have a blessed season as well.
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Thank you, and thanks for stopping by Anita. Blessings!
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Love your inspiring message today. I needed to hear this and passed it to a friend as well.
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Thank you, I’m glad it was of some good. Blessings to you and your friend in this season of anticipation and celebration.
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Yes, thank you.
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My pleasure
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Yes ma’am. He is our ray of hope in every situation. He holds us all together, our lot is indeed in His hands. He is our light!
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Amen. Blessings of love, joy, peace, and hope.
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Your post spoke to me heart today. Thank you!
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Blessings Deb, and to your littles as well.
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Four more days until Christmas break! Next week should be fun! Gingerbread houses and parties!
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God bless you all as you celebrate!
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Thank you for the reminder of this beautiful truth!
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Thank you, I’m glad you stopped by. Blessings!
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It was a true pleasure!
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Sandra, thank you for sharing this post. Blessings ♥
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