God loves broken things
Just another thought or two whilst still reflecting on the Bethany anointing. In order to anoint with the nard, Mary had to break open the alabaster jar... "Broken things are precious. We eat broken bread because we share in the depth of our Lord and His broken life. Broken flowers give perfume. Broken incense is used in adoration. A broken ship saved Paul and many other passengers on their way to Rome. Sometimes the only way the good Lord can get into some hearts is to break them." -Fulton Sheen Have a listen to this poignant song "Broken" by Kenneth Cope: Broken clouds give rain Broken soil grows grain Broken bread feeds man for one more day Broken storms yield light The break of day heals night Broken pride turns blindness into sight Broken souls that need His mending Broken hearts for offering Could it be that God loves broken things? Broken chains set free Broken swords bring peace Broken walls make friends of you and me ...