9/6/2020 - The Best Kind of Broken - Psalm 51

When we hear the word "broken" we don't immediately think of something positive. The word implies that something is not right, needs fixed or is not working. When applied to our hearts it refers to the deepest kind of pain - brokenhearted. Our painful emotions are stirred for reasons that at times seem to have no clear meaning. Have you ever thought that God could be the reason for this? What if our brokenness is meant to bring about change? Is it possible that brokenness could actually be a gift? I believe so. David was a broken man more than once yet he became a better leader, a stronger man, and more passionate for God. The secret is repentance. Most of us think we know how to repent so we don't need to learn anything. You know how it goes. We say a quick prayer asking for forgiveness and try to do better.  Repeat.  But let me ask you - does your repentance lead you to sing songs of joy? It did for David. So maybe there's something we're missing. Join us this Sunday to discover the best kind of broken from David's example in Psalm 51.