2017 Men's Retreat - Session Two

What do you do with the brokenness in your life? Do you hide it, laugh it off, or try to rearrange it?In this sermon from Psalm 31, Pastor Chris Brooks explores how God meets us in our deepest distress, grief, and affliction. Using the vivid biblical image of being like "broken pottery," this message challenges men to stop coping through isolation or workaholism and instead commit their pain, guilt, and sacred wounds directly into the hands of a loving God. Discover how the gospel transforms our scars into places of spiritual strength, freedom, and resurrection power.In this episode, we cover:The Reality of Brokenness: Distinguishing between the suffering caused by others and the self-inflicted wounds of our own choices.How We Falsely Manage Pain: Unpacking the three common coping mechanisms—hiding our struggles, laughing them off to avoid accountability, or rearranging them into workaholism and pride.Satisfied by God's Steadfast Love: Learning to trust that God sees our anguish and is faithful to satisfy our souls over temporary addictions and distractions.The Art of Kintsugi and Resurrection Scars: How Christ uses the "glittering gold" of the gospel to heal our broken places and display His grace.Practicing Relinquishment and True Rest: Steps to release daily burdens and find rest in Christ's finished work rather than endless performance.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube