When we approach God with our brokenness, God offers rest, restoration and healing.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Christ Jesus, Gospel according to Matthew, 11:28-30
“The world has been shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic, in one way or another.
Many of us have been exposed to a situation that has likely left us with some degree of trauma and brokenness.
Many of us have lost either parents, friends, co-workers, siblings, or at least we know someone that has lost someone.
Some of us have been sick, most of us have been locked-in at home, and many have even lost their jobs and businesses.
Many women, young girls and children have suffered abuse. Isolation has affected the mental health of many.
Our relationships with our loved ones may have been broken by the lockdown situation.
The pandemic has prevented us from gathering with family and friends.
Strict lock- down restrictions have prevented many from going to our places of worship.
We have been broken financially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
No form of brokenness is worse than another.
God wants to restore, heal and carry our troubles. Jesus comforts us….”
REFLECTION POINTS
When facing different problems, who is the first person you go to, to seek a solution?
Now that you learned that God is omnipresent and seeks to help you, how does it impact your relationship with God ?
Are you currently struggling with something where you feel broken? (You may wish to share this with God in prayer).
Do you have any stories that you can share of God healing your brokenness or that of others?
PRAYER OF BLESSING
“Lord Jesus, we want to thank you because you are amazing and merciful.
We thank you because of everything you have done and spoke.
Thanks for the invitation you give us in Matthew 11:28-30.
You came revealing the kingdom of God and have offered us salvation from sin and its consequences.
Please God, give us the courage to admit our brokenness and acknowledge our wounds, and give us a spirit of discernment to identify the things that don’t heal on their own.
We need you God to heal our hearts and bind up our wounds.
We pray for the future, for ourselves, and for communities to get back together.
We know that you are always there, willing to heal and carry our troubles.
Thank you for the peace and rest you offer to us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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Team: Mialy Sombiniaina, Madagascar; Rakotondrasoa, Madagascar; Martina Huber, Switzerland; Zinta Akpoko, Nigeria; Santiago Duarte, Colombia.
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