My Heart Cries Out: A 6-Day Devotional With Paul David TrippНамуна
Broken Down House
Shards of window glass
shimmer
in weed-strewn sod.
Roof shingles
clap
with the wind,
a spontaneous ovation
for
the dwelling
that once was.
With creaking voices,
dark halls
repeat
long-gone conversations.
Too much
decay,
too much
damage;
violent elements
have disrespected
the carpenter’s
dream.
The sagging-porch frown
tells a painful story
of beauty shattered.
All that’s left
is a
broken-down house.
To Consider:
• When you see the evidence of sin’s curse in the world, what is your response?
• Do you complain about the world or cry out to God? Do you long more for short-term fixes or eternal paradise?
Scripture
About this Plan
Over the course of six days, read Scripture and follow along with gospel meditations adapted from My Heart Cries Out: Gospel Meditations for Everyday Life by Paul David Tripp as you see how God’s amazing grace intersects with the mundane, unexpected, messy, and beautiful moments of daily life.
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