"When You Don't Have the Words"

Romans 8:26 — "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us…"

• Hebrews 10:24–25 — "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another…"

• 1 Timothy 4:14 — "Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you."

Brokenness in the Bible is not a curse but a doorway to grace: it teaches us humility, repentance, and dependence on God, opening the way for healing and transformation.

• Brokenness as Humility and Repentance

Psalm 51:17 declares, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." This shows that God values a heart that admits weakness and turns back to Him Bible Hub +1.

• Brokenness Precedes Renewal

The Bible often portrays brokenness as the moment before restoration. Like clay in the potter's hand, our self-will must be "crushed" so God's Spirit can reshape us into something stronger and more faithful ctoministrie....

• Types of Brokenness

Scripture highlights different forms:• Spiritual brokenness – when sin separates us from God, leading us to repentance.

• Emotional brokenness – grief, loss, or disappointment that draws us closer to God's comfort.

• Physical brokenness – weakness or suffering that reminds us of our dependence on His strength believeinthe....

• God's Nearness in Brokenness

Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Brokenness is not abandonment—it is the place where God's presence is most intimate christianity....

• Transformation Through Brokenness

Brokenness is often the soil where growth happens. It strips away pride and self-reliance, teaching us to trust God fully. As Paul wrote, "When I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10), showing that weakness becomes strength when surrendered to Christ biblestudyfo....

Practical Takeaways

• Brokenness is a spiritual posture: It's not about despair but about openness to God's healing.

• God uses brokenness to shape character: It's the refining fire that produces humility, compassion, and resilience.

• Brokenness is communal: Sharing our brokenness with others fosters empathy and strengthens community.

• Hope is always present: Brokenness is never the end—it is the beginning of restoration.

Reflection

Brokenness is the paradox of faith: what feels like loss becomes the very place of gain. It is where pride is shattered, and grace flows in. In ministry, storytelling, or psalms, brokenness can be framed not as defeat but as the sacred space where God rebuilds us into vessels of hope and light.

Had a rough week and wanted to share a little about it.

The Psalmist's Guitar is a project / book I am working on.

Thanks for listening.

Kenn

How important is love?

I Corinthinians 13:1-3

Biblically, the sin of not resting is seen as disobedience to God's rhythm of creation and a rejection of trust in His provision. It leads to spiritual dryness, societal injustice, and even exile.

Here's how Scripture frames this:

🕊️ Rest as a Divine Command

• God modeled rest in Genesis 2:2–3, blessing the seventh day and sanctifying it.

• The Sabbath was not optional—it was a covenant sign between God and Israel (Exodus 31:13–17).

• Ignoring rest was treated as rebellion. In Numbers 15:32–36, a man gathering wood on the Sabbath was put to death—not for working, but for defying God's command.

⚖️ Consequences of Ignoring Rest

• Spiritual consequence: Refusing rest is a refusal to trust God. It implies self-reliance over divine provision.

• Social consequence: When rest is denied—especially to workers, the poor, or the land—it breeds injustice and exploitation.

• National consequence: In 2 Chronicles 36:21, Israel's exile to Babylon is linked to their failure to observe the Sabbatical years. The land "enjoyed its Sabbaths" only after they were gone.

"The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed…" — 2 Chronicles 36:21

💔 The Sin Beneath the Surface

• Pride: "I don't need rest" becomes "I don't need God."

• Greed: Refusing rest often stems from the desire to produce more, earn more, control more.

• Fear: Some avoid rest because they fear scarcity—forgetting that God provides.

✨ Jesus and Rest

• Jesus reclaims rest as a gift, not a burden. In Matthew 11:28, He invites the weary to find rest in Him—not just physical, but soul-deep.

• He heals on the Sabbath, showing that rest is restorative, not restrictive.

Biblically, the law of fallow fields is rooted in the Sabbatical Year commandment, where God instructs Israel to let the land rest every seventh year—no sowing, pruning, or harvesting for profit.

Here's a deeper look at its meaning and significance:

🌾 The Law of the Sabbatical Year (Shemitah)

• Scriptural Basis: Found in Leviticus 25:1–7 and Exodus 23:10–11, this law commands that every seventh year, agricultural land in Israel must lie fallow.

• Key Instructions:• No sowing or reaping: Farmers must not plant or harvest crops for profit.

• Let the land rest: The land is to be left uncultivated to recover its fertility.

• Open access: Whatever grows naturally is available for everyone—poor, stranger, and even animals.

"But in the seventh year the land is to have a year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the Lord. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards." — Leviticus 25:4

🌱 Spiritual and Practical Purposes

• Trust in God's provision: Farmers had to rely on God to provide enough in the sixth year to sustain them through the seventh.

• Ecological wisdom: Letting land lie fallow helps restore nutrients, control pests, and prevent overuse—an ancient form of sustainable agriculture.

• Social equity: The law ensured that the poor and marginalized had access to food during the fallow year

💬 Symbolic Meaning in the Prophets

• Jeremiah 4:3 and Hosea 10:12 use "fallow ground" metaphorically:• It represents hardened hearts that need to be broken up and prepared to receive God's word.

• "Break up your fallow ground" is a call to spiritual renewal and repentance

To Warn against false teachers and divisive influences. Phil. 3:2

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Introducing Tabitha, a great servant.

Dorcas (Tabitha) – The Seamstress of Compassion

• Mentioned in Acts 9:36–43, Dorcas lived in Joppa and was known for her "good works and acts of charity."

• She made clothing for widows and the poor, embodying hands-on service and generosity.

• When she died, the community mourned deeply—so much so that Peter was called to raise her from the dead, a testament to her impact

serving is The Way to go.

Kenn

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