“8Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice.” — Psalm 51:8 (ESV)
I read this verse and what I see is that I have been broken down in my transgressions. I have repented and God gives me joy.
I have to say, that I am not broken and I am not talking about that which leads to depression and other maladies in lives. I am speaking of the full and complete understanding of where I am and all that I have done. I have taken responsibility for that which I have done and sought repentance for them, either with those I have wronged and God. I am now looking to turn to the something that is ahead and am leaving the past there, in the past.
I am forgiven. I am saved. I am renewed in God. Now that I am broken, I have the capacity for joy. God fills me with His joy and I am able to rejoice in the fullness of His love.
What are you holding on to? Are you fighting to stay where you are? What if you were to take responsibility, relieve yourself of the pain of holding on, repented, and allowed God to fill you up with joy?
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