From Brokenness to Wholeness: Unveiling the Restorative and Transformative Power of God’s Love

In the grand tapestry of humanity, we are all woven with threads of brokenness, each bearing the marks of our experiences, struggles, and imperfections. We are like fragile vessels, chipped and scarred, yet yearning for wholeness and healing. And in this very brokenness, we discover a profound truth: we are all damaged people in need of Jesus.

The reality of our brokenness can be a source of shame and despair. We may feel lost, alone, and unworthy of love. We may question our worth and doubt our ability to navigate life's challenges. But it is in these moments of vulnerability, when we are stripped of our self-made defences, that God’s strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9).

“No one is beyond saving. After all, we were once damaged people healed by Jesus.”

This phrase resonates with me deeply. I am that woman who was severely damaged but healed entirely by Jesus.

A few years back, I prayed earnestly to get into the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences; I did not care to know God’s will. I wanted in, and He had to do something. I received an offer letter. I was elated. I studied for hours. I thought I would top my class but was withdrawn from the course. This situation shattered my heart. I had no plan B; nothing. I was hurting so bad. I felt that God had betrayed me. 

And I made Him my enemy. It was hard to pray, and I would complain whenever I prayed. “Why would you do this to me? Do you hate me this much?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says we should give thanks in every situation, but there was no way I would thank God for allowing this to happen. 

For someone who was very competitive and had never experienced failure in life, this had a massive toil on me. I was depressed and disoriented; I couldn’t remember the day or month. However, I remember that I was home alone, and I heard a voice telling me, “Go to the kitchen, take a knife and stab yourself.” I got up from my bed, but on my way to the kitchen, I noticed the Television in the sitting room was on, and a man was preaching. He said, “Someone is watching me on the TV right now, and you are contemplating suicide. Walk up to the TV, put your hands on the screen and let me pray for you”. After that day, the thoughts of suicide vanished, but did that make me feel the love of God? Of course not! No matter what He did, it won’t suffice; I was at war with God, that’s what I thought. 

I was angry with God, and I allowed that anger to destroy me. You see, man’s anger and pride against God can only lead to self-destruction, nothing more. I let my anger towards God lead me on a long walk away from Him. I only prayed because I felt that God would not favour me if I didn't. It wasn’t because I wanted a fellowship with Him but because it was an obligation I had to fulfil. 

But looking back now, I realised that there was a dimension of God that I was yet to discover. A dimension of God that I could only see when I was gracefully broken. I was self-indulging but never happy. I searched for joy and fulfilment in all the wrong places. When I tell people that there is nothing that can make me believe that God doesn’t exist, when I tell people that I would rather die than forsake Christ Jesus, it is because I know how much He has saved me. He held me when I resisted Him the most. My vessel was filled with cracks that only the potter could heal. God chastened me; He opened my eyes to see His light again. I had started going to Church in Bo while in University, and I remember praying that God would revive my heart and set me on fire for Him. I wanted to worship Him whether He blessed me or not. I clearly remember my walk down the aisle to the altar- it was a long walk home, but my Father was waiting for me. 

I thought it would be over, but then the guilt hit me, and I was stuck. Whenever I took my Bible to study, whenever I opened my mouth to pray, there was this voice in my head that constantly reminded me of my sins. Then, I started feeling that God was angry with me. And that limited my spiritual growth. Trust me, it is better for God to rebuke you than for you to do the self-punishment because it amounts to nothing but pain. I became depressed all over again. I didn’t stop going to Church, but I felt so unworthy. 

“Colossians 2:14(NIV)  having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”

This verse played a significant role in shaping my mind. Whenever thoughts of guilt came, I just in prayed this verse. I also had the privilege of talking to someone who helped me greatly in my walk with God. And over these past few years, I have learned that I am the Righteousness of God not because I deserve it, not because of works but by grace. 

“Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”

Why am I writing this now? It is because I have come to understand the unwavering love of God. I don’t know where you find yourself now, and you might think God has given up on you. I am here to say He hasn’t. 

You can rest assured that God doesn’t go back on His word. God does not shy away from our brokenness in His infinite wisdom and compassion. Instead, He sees our imperfections not as disqualifications but invitations to experience His love and healing. In Jeremiah 31:3, He said he has loved you with an everlasting love. You, like me, might be tempted to ask, “How can a God who claims to love me allow me to go through such pains?” Pain is inevitable, but you can lean on God because He understands our struggles and empathises with our pain. “Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”

“Psalm 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Christ Jesus does not offer a quick fix or a superficial remedy but a profound transformation that begins from within. Gold is refined by fire to remove impurities. When God wants to use us, He refines us by fire, which can be painful. Sometimes, you will lose family and friends, but in all cases, you have to wake up daily and choose Him over the desires of the flesh. Have you seen a sculptor making a wooden sculpture? He takes out pieces of wood until he gets the desired shape, which is what God does with us. He will break us gracefully until we become His masterpieces. 

“Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”

No matter how marred you think your vessel is, God can turn you into a vessel of honour. If only you can hear His call if only you can recognise His voice and follow after Him.  You are not lost beyond saving. But first, you have to embrace your brokenness and turn to God, entering boldly to the throne of grace to obtain mercy (Hebrews 4:16), and when you return to your father, remember that there is no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus(Romans 8:1). When we allow God to restore and renew us, we begin to see ourselves through His eyes, not as flawed and unworthy, but as precious and beloved. We discover that our brokenness is not an end but a beginning, a stepping stone to a life of greater purpose and fulfilment, just like Peter, the fisherman who became the fisher of men. 

As we allow God's love to permeate our hearts, we experience healing beyond the physical and emotional. 

“Jeremiah 30:17 For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”

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The path to healing can be challenging. It requires vulnerability, honesty, and a willingness to surrender our pain to God's care. But as we embrace the process, we discover that our brokenness is not a barrier to God's love but a conduit for His grace. In our brokenness, we find compassion for others who are also struggling. We develop a deeper understanding of our own need for God's love and grace, and we are better equipped to extend that love and grace to others. 

The journey is long, but when you fall, get back up again (Proverbs 24:16). Do not hide your sins from God. Proverbs 28:13 says, “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. We should not attempt to cover our own sin”. When you conceal your sin, you become a sick person who suffers in agonising pain but refuses to go to the hospital. 

“Luke 5:31-32 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Jesus is the antidote to sin and its curse. 

“John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

“Galatians 3:10-25 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

So, let us not shy away from our brokenness but embrace it as an opportunity to draw closer to God. Let us allow His love to mend our broken hearts, fill the voids in our souls, and empower us to live a life of purpose and fulfilment, for it is in our brokenness that we discover God’s perfect love and strength. 

In Christ,

Jugu.