Daily Devotions - February 6

Facing Brokenness

“The love of God is characterized by God’s persistence throughout human history in trying to rescue us from our brokenness.”
--Robert Bondi, The Other Side, November/December 2001

Daily we encounter brokenness in our own lives, in the lives of family and friends, in the lives of patients and, for that matter, in an endless list of ways. The practice of caregiving is a profound demonstration of how God reaches out to rescue brokenness. As I write these words today, I recall a prayer that says, “God has no hands but our hands...” to heal, to touch, to do the things that are necessary to bring a semblance of wholeness where life is fractured.

As I look back through the pages of history, I find people who have continually extended themselves toward those who are dealing with the struggles of life. This on-going work of caring for others by people like you and me is our attempt to share the love of God to a broken spirit. We are not alone; millions have taken seriously the call to love, to care, to heal a broken world. We join an extensive list of people and we have an opportunity to make a difference today. May your day be blessed as you do your work.

Ben Keckler
02.06.08