NEW BEGINNINGS: Life After LossSample

PURPOSE IN BROKEN PIECES

Have you ever been stuck on what was... totally blind to the possibilities of what could be? Remember, remnants have potential; God is a master craftsman. He can take what remains and resurrect something beyond our wildest imagination. However, we must firmly believe in His power and trust Him with our brokenness. He can do exceedingly, abundantly above all we could ask or think.

God will never ask us for anything we don't have or that He has not provided for us. He only requires what he supplies! All we need to make it to the other side of loss is what we have left. Standing toe-to-toe with trouble often pushes us to consider the leftovers as a viable option in the recovery process. So, what are the leftovers? They are the things we've had in our possession but have yet to recognize their value (it was becoming a published author and speaker for me).

As I sought relief from the weight of brokenness, I invited Father God into my hurt, leading to an awakening of gifts essential for the Kingdom's needs. Surprisingly, God revealed His purpose for my existence right in the middle of my seemingly "shipwrecked" life. While studying Acts 27, the last verse spoke volumes to me ("cling to the broken pieces and swim to safety"). I realized that overcoming adversity had nothing to do with what I lost, but everything to do with what remained. It ignited my passion for encouraging others to dream big and to become everything God intended.

Hardships taught me the value of growth when I allowed it to serve as a teacher. Adversity can expand our physical and spiritual capacity. The overflow of blessings we gain in the process isn't solely for our benefit, but to share with others facing similar struggles. The hope we offer the world is birthed from the trials we endure and conquer. The crisis of a loss can be an "incubator for greater." So yes, broken pieces are purposeful.