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Eve: Building Beauty From Brokenness

Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. —Genesis 3:20, NIV

In the book of Genesis, we read about Eve, the very first mother, who experienced deep loss and pain. After Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, everything changed. The harmony they had enjoyed was shattered, and the consequences were far-reaching.

Eve, whose name means “life,” was called to be the mother of all living things—even after she had played a crucial role in bringing sin into the world. Despite the brokenness that sin caused, God still chose Eve to be the vessel through which life would continue. The Fall did not disqualify her; instead, God gave her a new purpose. Through Eve, humanity would be born and would have the chance to experience God’s overwhelming love and redemption that surpasses human understanding.

So what can we take from this moment in Genesis? Well, we can take comfort in knowing that God doesn’t abandon us when we face brokenness. Like Eve, we too can experience the redemption of our most painful moments.

Other than Jesus, there’s no such thing as being a perfect person, let alone being a perfect mom. But we can trust that God is in the business of restoring and transforming. Just as Eve’s calling was not ended by the Fall, our calling as moms isn’t diminished by the struggles and hardships we face. There is beauty in brokenness because God makes all things new.

Challenge: Today, take a moment to reflect on the areas in your life that feel broken—whether it’s an argument you had with your partner, a mistake you made at work or a hurt you’ve carried for far too long. Then, think back and reflect on one way God has used your imperfections for good in the past. Trust that he can do this again. Bring your pain before God with faith that he will use these moments for his greater purpose in your life and the lives of your children.