Welcome to the One Word at a Time Blog Carnival on Brokenness.
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Oct 05 – Healing
Oct 19 – Condemnation
Nov 02 – Reconciliation
Nov 16 – Gratitude
Nov 30 – Fellowship
Dec 14 – Rejoice
Dec 28 – Reflection
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One Word at a Time…Brokenness
Lisa knew her marriage was over. Her husband had been cheating, and they’d been separated more than together, during their eight long and troubled years.
She felt alone and scared in a new city, at a new job, with little to no friends to speak of. Lisa was carrying plenty of guilt for making some serious mistakes of her own in the relationship, and wished she could go back and handle things much differently.
They were so young, and no one thought they could make it last when they excitedly announced their elopement to family and friends. The newlyweds felt like they could handle anything that life would throw at them, and had big hopes and dreams.
It didn’t take long for the honeymoon to end… and for the darker side of Dean to show up. Lisa began to feel like she’d married someone with two personalities… the verbal abuse intensified, and on occasion… it got physical.
Lisa knew how to push his buttons, and when Dean got angry… it took her way too long to realize it wasn’t worth the fight… Lisa would always lose!
This is one of the many reasons she knew it was time to get out… before it was too late and things got even worse.
Lisa had many decisions to make… should she move back home and face her family and friends, feeling like a failure? Was her new job and a few acquaintances worth staying for?
With her self-esteem at an all time low… Lisa was distraught, confused, and broken. This brokenness hurt more than she ever imagined, and between the pain and the guilt… Lisa didn’t think she’d ever recover.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
This is when the Holy Spirit began knocking again… and this time Lisa was ready to answer. She’d heard it before, but had been choosing to open the wrong doors… until now. The path seemed clear for the first time in her life, and slowly Lisa felt the brokenness begin to heal.
It wasn’t always easy, though Lisa now knew she wasn’t alone. Through lots of prayer and support… Lisa came to believe she’d been forgiven… she was loved… and that she had value, as well as a purpose.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26
No matter how difficult life becomes… even when it seems like hope is lost and brokenness is all that remains… don’t give up. God will heal all our wounds, and the brokenness will be replaced with happiness and faith!
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“This is when the Holy Spirit began knocking again…” Isn’t it just like God to never give up on us, no matter how broken we are?
Great insight, as always, Bridget.
He never fails! Great post, Bridget! I’m so happy to be back on the ball and attending a Blog Carnival! How exciting!
Thank you for your insightful post, and for hosting today’s Blog Carnival.
“Lisa came to believe she’d been forgiven… she was loved… and that she had value, as well as a purpose.”
One of the first most wonderful steps in healing……
I love this line from the song you shared
“….If you feel weight of many trials and burdens from this world
There’s freedom in the shelter of the Lord”
I love the song, also. And the story. There is no God like our God, one who is capable and willing and loving enough to heal all our wounds. Thanks for hosting. I’ve been looking forward to participating in this.
Often the hardest person to forgive is yourself, but until that happens it is almost impossible to get out of the cycle of whatever bad stuff is going on in your life. Great story, Bridget.
Internet conneciton is giving me fits this morning! Link is finally up.. if I don’t get a chance to read all your posts.. I’ll feel broken indeed!
So glad god doesn’t give up on us. I think about all those holding back and waiting to find freedom because they are unsure of how it will all play out, and I know I’ve been the same way. The crazy thing is, God wants freedom for us! He made us for freedom. All stirred up this morning–thanks Bridget.
Beautiful.
and healing.
Blessings Bridget,
I’m not blogging right now and did not know about this ONE WORD at a TIME carnival. But just wanted to thank you for sharing this.
I love the song by Jeremy Camp and the video!
But your chosen words really ministered to me and I’m sure it will to many others. Beautifully written! Thank you for sharing “Lisa’s” story and God’s healing love.
Peace,
Peggy
I thought of the song, “You’re Not Alone” by Meredith Andrews when I read your post. To see the video and hear the powerful words, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FXLo3aCkuQ
Marriage is work and young people think they are invincible, until they go to Oz to get a brain…or best of all Jesus to fill their heart. Awesome writing.
Hope you are doing well and on the mend.
You wrote my life story–different details, but same story. I meet a lot of “Lisa’s” and I always wonder how we can help them hear and recognize that quiet knock.
I hope all the “Lisa’s” understand that new life is right here if they’ll just accept it. I’m sad that so many don’t
After a CRAZY week, I did manage to make it back here for a couple hours. Jason’s post was so important. And my favorite words are from Fatha Frank:
You are now forever fragile.
So many of the stories, like yours, speak of the forever fragile soul. Such a soul needs to be bent toward the Father all the more, to depend upon His might.
You certainly selected a word to draw out some raw emotions, Bridget.
Another amazing carnival thanks to all of you. What a great prompt to inspire such emotion. Thanks to all who have suggested ‘words’ for our carnivals.
I appreciate all of your support and comments! Blessings…