Broken

Today, as I was talking to a friend about her family situation, I saw a pattern between her family situation and other broken situations I've heard of recently. The pattern is that a person has a major problem in their life. This problem not only affects them negatively, but it also hurts their friends and family members directly and causes lasting effects. But, this person refuses help from their family and friends and even denies that they have a problem. So, the problem and hurt persists with that person and their loved ones.

After hearing something like this, many people would pose the question- Where is God in this? I guess my answer is, right where he always is : there - ready to heal. As difficult as those situations may be, and trust me when I say I cannot relate to the pain of these situations, I do know that God's heart goes out to the people in these situations. God loves people, he created us, and he wants the best for us. It's easy to blame God, but the harder thing to do is to ask God for help in these situations. It's one thing to blame a distant God for our problems, and its another to actively pursue him and ask for his help in our situations. I believe God loves us so much he sent his son to die for us, so we may live lives without brokenness and sin ruling our lives. Because of Jesus, we are redeemed and sent to help redeem the world. In God's kingdom, no one will shed a tear because there will be no pain and hurt and no sin.

God, come into our world, into our lives. Bring us healing as you are able and willing.