When My Mental Health Is SufferingSample

An underlying feeling of brokenness has plagued me most of my life. And in a world that considers broken things to be of no value, struggling with the reality of broken bodies, broken minds, broken relationships, and broken lives can feel utterly helpless.

We need to understand that we are indeed imperfect people living in a broken world; but even so, God takes great delight in us, rejoicing over us with singing (Zephaniah 3:17). We may not understand why brokenness exists in our lives, but we can hold on to the promise that He will work all things together for His good (Romans 8:28).

Now, that does not mean all things will feel good. We see that example in Paul as he was afflicted with “a thorn in my flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7).  Even after pleading with the Lord to remove this brokenness, to which the answer was no, he is assured that Christ’s grace is sufficient in his brokenness.  Christ’s power is made perfect in his weakness.

Romans 8:28 means that God will weave our brokenness together in such a way that the result - on this side of eternity or the other - is good.  We can take our brokenness to Him and know His heart for us is restoration.  And that is a gift He ultimately gives us as we put our hope in Him.

The Promise

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

The Affirmation

I am whole in Him.

The Prayer

Dear Lord, you see me in my brokenness.  You see how I feel utterly torn down by my affliction. Help me to trust your nearness.    As Paul pressed on, help me to press on in the race you have given me to run. Help me to rest in your grace, knowing it is and will be all-sufficient to meet all my needs. Thank you that I can trust your goodness. Amen.