March 26 Broken But Beautiful

 Theme: Embracing Your Imperfections and Allowing God to Heal and Use Them   

Arlene Johnson McLeod
Kings SDA Church

In a world that constantly tells us to be perfect, it can be easy to feel like we fall short. We may focus on our flaws—whether it’s our physical appearance, our past mistakes, or our perceived inadequacies—and feel overwhelmed. However, God’s Word reminds us that perfection isn’t required for His love and plan for our lives. In fact, He specializes in using brokenness for His glory.

The Apostle Paul shares his own journey of embracing imperfection in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where he writes, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” God doesn’t need us to be flawless; He desires our hearts to be open, allowing Him to heal, transform, and ultimately use us for His glory.

In our imperfections, God’s grace shines brightly. When we allow God to heal our brokenness, He not only restores us but also equips us to help others who are struggling. Our imperfections can become a testimony of His amazing love and power. Just as the potter molds the clay, God is shaping you, yes you. He is shaping me. He is shaping us, refining us, and using every crack to reflect His beauty and strength.

 Psalm 34:18 reminds us, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." God sees us in our brokenness, and He is right there to heal and guide us. We don’t need to hide our imperfections; instead, we can embrace them as opportunities for God’s power to work through us.

 Today, let’s choose to embrace who we are, imperfections and all, and trust that God can use our weaknesses for His glory.

 Prayer:

Father God, thank You for loving me just as I am. I confess that at times I have focused on my flaws and imperfections, allowing them to define me. Help me to see myself the way You see me—beautifully made, loved, and enough. Heal the brokenness within me and use my weaknesses to reflect Your strength and grace. Teach me to walk in Your love and let my life be a testimony of Your transformative power. I trust You to use all that I am for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.