Day 2 & 3 - Broken Open

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

There are those times when we just outright fail God.  We've either thought the wrong thoughts, said the wrong words or done the wrong deeds.  His presence invades us and we feel we have nothing to offer Him accept a repentant heart.   Then duty calls, and it's time to usher, greet, host guests, teach children's church, lead worship or preach.  You think to yourself, "I'm in no condition to do this today - no eyes on me.  I need to be off the stage, out of the limelight and on the altar."

Strangely enough, that is exactly where you need to be.  Instead of you thinking you can achieve something or that you have something special to give, God wants a broken and dependent heart.  David said, "a broken spirit and a contrite heart God would not despise".  Remember, to be broken is to be open.  When brokenness shows up in your life, openness follows.  Isaiah saw the Lord after King Uzziah died.  The tears he shed over the king cleared his vision to see THE KING.  It is only after your earthly dependence has been exhausted, will you ever see the rich resources available to you in the heavenly realm.

Pull all the levers, tweak all the settings, twist all the dials you want, but you must admit - you are limited.  Paul says, "I will glory in my infirmities."  In other words, my limitation is Christ's invitation.  That's it my friends - HE is strong so you don't have to be.  So let go and rest in the Father's arms because when you are weak, HE is strong.  There is a visitation awaiting you today.  If you are broken, you are open.  Nice to meet you - Broken Open.

Prayer:
Father, I thank you this day that I am more aware of my limitations than the day before.  I ask that you invade my heart with you power.  Forgive Me, Favor Me and Free Me. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Go Deeper:
Genesis 6:8; Psalm 45:2; Psalm 51:17; Proverbs 3:34;  Isaiah 6:1; Zechariah 4:7; Mark 14:22; John 1:14-17; Romans 5:20; 1 Corin.15:10; 2 Timothy 1:2