feel broken?

"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10

Broken crayons still color... 
I heard this truth a couple of weeks, and it's been etched on my heart ever since.  Just look at the richly colored letters above or any colored picture.  The beauty of the crayon colors is not based on the size of the instrument, but on the power of what's inside. 

In this world we all are surrounded by people; many have faced varying degrees of brokenness.  We have watched friends, family, co-workers, neighbors travel down some painful and troubled paths. Through their journey we have witnessed how they have pulled through by holding on to our Father's Hand. Their strength and hope in God shine through the dark season, instilling encouragement to others.  The beauty of their testimony is not from what they do, but from Who they follow and lean on ~ whether broken, empty or whole.  

Give thanks, for we are the handiwork of God. Together with our different stories and experiences, we create an incredibly beautiful testimony of God's love, mercy and grace. As we share, we draw others to God for His greater glory and for their peace.

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal