BROKEN

This post is asking you to consider the question: 

Is it fractured, damaged, no longer in one piece, or is it not in working order?

  There are 2 reasons why, in my opinion, "broken" can relate to an object and personal lives.

             Let's play it like a pro . . . search out our broken object and if necessary our troubled soul; then make the needed adjustments.

 

• Meticulous care for a broken object is an act of caring -- and loads of fun.

Yes, the truck is broken, rusty, ugly, top speed is about 30 miles per hour,
not dependable, but also a true treasure.

 

Our son, Bryce, standing by his broken treasure.

In its day, the truck served as a "work horse" and in demand for its services.

         

The above sign is wired on the front grill of the old truck.

With a lot of know how and tender workmanship, the motor vehicle will be up and running, because somebody (Bryce) cared and protected the very old, ugly, worst for the wear, broken truck; like a grizzly bear guarding his territory. 

What is in your surroundings that fits into the category of broken?  Is it a broken vase, trinket, furniture, or is the object not working properly.  Perhaps we have an item that has seen better days, but we just can't say good-by to it. Have we ever carted a broken object home because it grabbed our tender heart? At this point, we must be brave and ask ourselves the question, "What on earth was I thinking?" When the shock rubs off, I say, "It is okay to feel a need to protect and give love to our broken thing."

Remember:  One person's trash is another's treasure. A broken object can be revamped, restored, renovated and receive our loving pleasure once again.  It is "cool" to give our treasure a second life.

• Mending a broken personal life is an act of tender mercy -- big time.

When we feel fractured, damaged, no longer in one piece, or not in working order, 
let us ponder the statement: "God loves broken things."

There are times when personal trials and family struggles crack our heart and a bandage will not do. A time when sorrow crosses our path and we bend in grief. There are times when we hurt and hate the hurting. A time when solace cannot be given.  The only answer is prayer and waiting. 

The wise ones tells us, "Be of Good Cheer" life will right itself and we will know that patience, understanding, and forgiveness have been offered and the feeling of peace will return.  Then we will give thanks, knowing He is there and loves us.  

While pondering over the topic of broken, I read an article by Jeffery R. Holland (Broken Things to Mend - Ensign May 2006).  He stated, "The first words Jesus spoke in His majestic Sermon on the Mount were to the troubled, the discouraged and downhearted.  "Blessed are the poor in spirit," He said, "for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."  Elder Holland also stated, "When He says to the poor in spirit, "Come unto me," He means He knows the way out and He knows the way up."

In the beautiful song "Broken" Kenneth Cope sings these words:

This broken soul that cries for mending

This broken heart of offering

I'm convinced that God loves broken me

Praise His name my God loves broken things.

To enjoy the complete inspiring words and lilting music go to:  https:// Kennth Cope "Broken"

Dear Reader, "Be of Good Cheer." 

I ask you to ponder over your broken treasure and if necessary 

your broken soul; I believe in the restoration process.  It's fun and rewarding.

Sending deep and sincere affection to you.