23 | God Restores Our Broken Pieces

In This Episode Terry offers encouragement for listeners who feel broken or alone.  She focuses on Jesus’ mission to bind up the brokenhearted and the Psalmist’s reference that God desires truth in my innermost being.  The Japanese art of Kintsugi as a picture of God’s restoration of our brokenness.  Quick fixes and self-sufficiency don’t bring lasting healing.  However, allowing Jesus to restore us slowly and thoughtfully give us a new heart.  The comfort we receive will allow us to then provide comfort to others.  Ultimately our value increases through the process!  Key Scriptures Isaiah 61:1— Bind up the brokenhearted Psalm 51:6—Behold, you desire truth in my innermost being 2 Corinthians 1:3–5. God comforts us so we can comfort others Key Takeaways God restores broken hearts carefully and intentionally Healing is a slow process — but a meaningful one Quick fixes don’t hold; God’s restoration does Your brokenness does not reduce your value — it increases it God comforts you so you can comfort others Prayer Focus Ask God to: Gently hold your broken places Restore your heart Fill missing pieces with His grace Use your story to comfort others Recommended Worship Amazing Grace — Shane & Shane https://youtu.be/W-gpQzLUgwE?si=fyJ0xgWKVKOBvy4h   Spring Reset and Refresh:  Emotions and Thought Patterns Join Terry for a group coaching experience looking at identifying your emotions and transforming your thought patterns!  You'll participate via Zoom and receive a handout for each evening.   Three sessions for $37 April 29 thru May 1 @ 7pm central time.   Sign up here: https://www.illuminatethepath.com/workshop-1 Celebrating three months of podcasting!  Thank you to my listeners all over the world!  This is your podcast, share in the comments what your takeaways are!    Resources & Next Steps: 💛 Schedule a coaching session with Terry STEP 1:  Visit Terry's website.illuminatethepath.com STEP 2:  Book your first session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/services STEP 3:  Join Terry's closed FB page, it's a safe place! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1H5wUdnwab/ STEP 4: Do your work.....you've got this! Support the Podcast: Download this episode Share the link with a friend! Leave a review or a comment Your support helps this message reach women around the world!