Fearless Brokenness

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16 You do not deli=
ght in sacrifice, or I would bring it; 
   you do =
not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 
17 M=
y sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; 
   a=
broken and contrite heart 
   you, God, will not =
despise.

Psalm 51:16-17

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I heard this joke from a Christian comedian:  ”Most of us spe=
nd the first six days of each week sowing wild oats, then we go to church o=
n Sunday and pray for a crop failure”.  May not be true for everyone, =
but some of us do hope that our daily transgressions don’t grow into someth=
ing that makes God angry.  The way to get through this scenario? =
Don’t fake piety (v. 16) – be honest with God.  A ‘contrite’ spirit m=
eans allowing God to see your brokenness, so that you can be healed and mad=
e whole.  It takes more effort to do that for some of us, but try it t=
oday.  The Lord stands ready to receive your sacrifice of brokenness..=
.     

O God I stand here today with my life in my hands.  I see=
the problems and issues both before me and within me.  I bring them t=
o Your altar and lay them at your feet.  Receive my sacrifice of broke=
nness today.  Mold, remold and shape me after Your will, and I will be=
blessed, in Jesus name,   AMEN =

Rev. Jeffrey Brown

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