Brokenness is everywhere I turn.
It is indwelled in the human narrative.
As a Christian, I believe that this brokenness is a result of the condition of sin embedded within each of us since the fall of man. I have always been aware of brokenness in the world and in my own life. I have always had a compassionate heart and have wanted to fix everything and everyone around me.
I have wrestled with God because of all the
brokenness I face on a daily basis.
Is it fair that because of the choice of one man we have inherited this wretched condition?
Maybe not.
But is it fair that we each have turned our
backs and forsaken the Living God?
No.
And yet, He gave us one man, His Son, Himself, as an act of grace so that we may be
restored to a right relationship with Him.
Jesus came to earth, made himself nothing, was hated by men and suffered death on the cross so that we, broken, lost, hurting people would have the opportunity to know what it means to be made whole.
I have experienced a new level of
brokenness since coming to Cambodia.
There is brokenness everywhere I turn especially in the
lives of those who have not yet experienced the
healing hands of Jesus.
THAT IS WHY I’VE BEEN SENT…
Romans 10:14-18
King James Version (KJV)
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
Amarja, I totally agree with the brokenness thing. Although being in the US I see the brokenness every day. You are an encouragement to me to go and bring the healing love of Christ to the hurting and broken. Press on in love in all that you do.
P.S. I have a friend that just the World Race, so I was pumped to find out that it was run by Adventures in Missions!
You’ve come a long way this past year, Amarja. God’s given you brokenness to set you free. It was encouraging to see the impact you’re making. You’re a born missionary.
Amarja, Kulta, I agree with the previous comment. You truly have come a long way in a little less than a year even. Your writing has so improved too. I read with interest the last couple of blogs you posted and am praying the full armor of God for you. May God almighty keep you safe within the palm of His loving & guiding hand. Love you lots, Your Dad
Amarja, I smiled when I read the words, “That is why I’ve been sent…” Yes, that is why you were sent. You were sent. You did not just go.