Mender of the Broken

“He heals the brokenhearted, And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].” Psalm 147:3 AMP

We used to live in an old house that required a lot of maintenance. It was a rental, but the owners lived far away. At first glance, the house looked charming, but something was always broken and needed fixing. Since it was difficult to reach the owners, we would have to get things fixed on our own and get reimbursed for it later. We didn’t know any reputable plumbers, electricians, painters, or contractors. This meant that a lot of things remained in disrepair. I would look around the house in despair at all that needed to be done.

We moved out of that old rental house decades ago. Now we live in a newer home that we own. If something breaks in the house, we know reliable professionals who have the expertise to fix it. We call them, and they take care of it.

Do you ever feel like you are sitting among a pile of broken things? Maybe you spend your days observing all that needs fixing, yet feel ill-equipped to do so. God seems far away, so you try to do everything yourself--to darn the holes in your character, hem the frayed ends of relationships, replace the rotted support beams of the nation, and reinforce the broken staircases of faith. But....you can’t.

Only the Lord can heal this world. He who created this world also has expertise in mending what is broken. We can assist. Call on God as soon as something needs fixing; let Him in when He knocks at the door. Show Him where the problem is. Remain available for anything He might ask of you. Wait patiently while He is working.