Sweetly Broken
December 27, 2007
Do you ever have those moments when you say to God, “I need to meet with you tonight. I cannot leave here without experiencing you. I need to know you’re there.” I found myself in that position tonight at church. I had been going through a rough patch the past couple of days and I had brought a lot of baggage with me to service. My spirit was heavy and I needed a good worship service desperately. While there, I was reminded of this song and scripture:
Isaiah 61:3- To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love, I’m
sweetly broken, wholly surrendered
It wasn’t until I allowed myself to fully worship God that I experienced the release I needed. It was then that he gave the ”garment of praise” in place of my “spirit of heaviness.”
It is amazing how being broken can be sweet, isn’t it? To those who walk through this life carrying heaviness, it probably sounds outlandish but to those who have experienced being sweetly broken, we know the peace and freedom that comes along with it. Nothing like it when we allow Him to take the heaviness away.
Hey bobby~ Man i love all what you have writen~
Some of which is really sad~ but also very funny!! Last night at church was a good night! I am very glad that we are both here for each other! I dont know where we would be if we werent! You sure are a blessing to me!! You are always there for me! and member that I am here for you too! I love you bubba!!!
Bekah
What a tremendous experience! Worship because it’s what the Lord deserves and desires regardless of what I feel like! What a sweet release and influx of peace.
Isn’t it great to know that God never turns away an hungry heart? May we always follow your example when we find ourself in the same place…as surely we will. The privilege of true worship.