BROKEN PIECES TO MASTERPIECES
written by Jason Pierce, Guest Contributor
Kintsugi is the art of taking broken pieces of pottery that once existed as one whole object, and piecing them back together using lacquer dusted with gold, platinum, or silver. The result is not only restoring the original piece of pottery, but now since it's woven with gold, it's more valuable and more beautiful than before. In many ways, this is a good representation of God's grace and how he takes something broken and makes it beautiful.
We have to remember that God is in the business of creating life out of death, beauty out of ashes.
Amid brokenness, we can easily forget how God is intimately involved with each of our lives to bring about healing and restoration. Our circumstances can feel hopeless, but they're not. We can feel stuck, but we're not.
Negative self-talk can pervade our minds, and the enemy will convince us that we're failures. He can convince us that we're useless - that we've blown it and there is no good in trying anymore.
It’s important to recognize those voices as something evil and destructive – to recognize that they are lies. The enemy wants us to question who we are by dismantling our identity as being made in the image of God, loved by God, and accepted and redeemed through Christ.
Jesus brings healing, hope, and deliverance. In Him, our lives are not defined by our failures or shortcomings, but rather by our redemption and his love for us.
We can turn to Christ in our darkest moments and know that his promises are true and that he will one day bring justice and peace and make all things new again, including our own lives. God takes our mourning and turns it into laughter. He takes our hopelessness and gives us a bright and vibrant future. He takes the broken pieces of our lives, and with them, makes masterpieces.
The ministries that make up ABCH are on mission to restore broken lives. Whether you are a counselor, a caseworker or a foster parent, be reminded that you are playing a vital role in this kingdom work of restoration. For each of the families we serve, we share this hope of this restoration with you.