There are times in our lives when we feel like a vase that has been knocked over, and broken in many pieces. Again we ask the question, why am I being broken? Why is my life falling apart? God what is your purpose in this?
Just like a farmer must break the ground to get the soil ready for planting, there are times when God must break us, to get us ready to receive proper correction. There are times when God must break us, in order to bring about proper change. Although we don't like to be broken, God has our ultimate good in mind.
In our text the Psalmist encourages us to give praise to God. "Praise is beautiful" he says. Praise the Lord, that He is a builder, not a destroyer. He gathers the outcasts, He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He is our awesome creator who counts the stars, and calls them by name. His power is great, His understanding is infinite, He lifts up the humble, and casts down the wicked.
Our God makes things right. And He can do it in each and everyone of our lives. The question is: Will we cooperate with Him? Will we accept our brokenness, as God working to make us better, stronger, more productive for our good, and for His glory? GP
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