There are times I read an article and it just hits home. I think about it often, and can't get it off of my mind. The other day I read an article titled the gift of being broken. It starts off by saying "Sometimes I just feel broken". I related to that story and was intrigued by the title. Being broken is a gift? I look at my life and see all of the ways I fall short....all of the things I said I would do, but I didn't, and all of the expectations I had for myself that were not fulfilled. I see my weaknesses and wonder if I am good enough. It's taken me my whole life to realize that the trails that made me feel broken, are actually what has strengthened me. I've learned how to forgive. I've learned to love others that have not been kind to me. I've learned to rely on my Heavenly Father. I have learned how to forgive myself. I've learned that it's ok to love myself. I've learned that I am good enough. I've learned to reach out to others and I've learned that we all feel broken sometimes.
Brokenness is a gift because it's what connects us to each other. Sharing our stories connects us with others and somehow through the process we both can heal. I am thankful for the title I carry of being broken because I am able to be my Savior's hands. I can reach out to others and make a difference. Are you like me and wonder if you can help someone else through life's journey? I have times that I wish I wouldn't have had to go through a certain trial, or heartache, or disappointment, but because of those trials, I am strong and I can help others. You've been through hard things and that is exactly why you are strong too. We all need each other to get through life. Use your gifts.....Be the lighthouse in someone's storm.
