Overwatered
Did you know that the fleshy leaves of the succulents can crack when they are overwatered or if they are outdoor in the rain without proper drainage? The stem and the leaves usually store water and they crack or break due to an excessive amount of water. You can save the plant by not watering them for few weeks, till the soil is fully dry and these cracked leaves can take a very long time to totally recover.
In our spiritual journey, our brokenness can be our shattered dreams, grief, insecurities, illness, abuse, heartbreak, depression, you name it, we all have gone through them. Sometimes it seems like a continuation from suffering to suffering, but this pain can be a promise, to have a deeper understanding and empathy for others. We are all broken in some way or the other, and God uses our brokenness to propel us to His plan and purpose. It requires us to have a humble and repentant heart and an attitude of thankfulness for everything that He has done for us. This is a reminder of the Holy communion we partake, the breaking of the bread that signifies the love of God, when Jesus was bruised, broken and gave His life for us, for our sins. His sacrifice on the cross made it possible for us to receive His salvation, mercy, grace and favour. I came across this quote from revivalist Vance Havner, " God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength and broken people to do great things." We need to give our ALL to Him, trust His perfect timing and He will heal us mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Are you letting your imperfections limit you or giving God your brokenness to be blessed to be a blessing?
