Specialization in Broken Things

" O break my heart; but break it as a field

Is by the plough up-broken for the corn;

O break it as the buds, by the green leaf sealed,

Are, to unloose the golden blossom, torn;

Love would I offer unto Love's great Master,

Set free the odor, break the alabaster."

By Thomas Toke Bunch

When, things break we feel bad, sad and sometimes mad thinking why did it happen? May it be, a material thing which was very cheap, or rather an expensive one like a beautiful flower vase, or a four wheel car or a physical break down in our life, of our health problems like broken leg or hand, from an accident or may it be an emotional breakdown of our feelings or of our heart. These times, can be very painful and full of brokenness in life. Many times, we try to mend it or fix it. Then try to find out how, and why did it break? We all, like to ask the question Why?? Even children, I remember my niece her every topic has a question attached "Why"?

Lately, an incident happened. While, I was washing utensils, an expensive cup set which was gifted to my sister, slipped from my hands and fell down and broke into pieces. I felt bad and sad, my niece, who was watching me from far, later came to me, and asked me, " Aunty why are you upset ?" "It's only a thing which can be bought and replaced with a new one. Why, do people make things which break? Why, do people eat and drink in breakable plates and glass?" Same like my niece, you and me try to ask a hundred Why to God, If God is so good; Why does all things break? Why, some experience financial drain which leaves them broken? some, experience break down on health, family ,relations,' Why' ?

Job's friend, started to reason out and think as to why, is he having so much pain and suffering? The friends, should have sought ways to mend his broken heart, rather they began to agonize Job and his wife. Leaving the situation, more bitter and painful. Even, in New testament we can see in John Ch9:­4,  a boy born blind was contemplated, by the religious persons as to 'Why was he born blind' ? instead of trying to cure him or giving an aid, they were just reasoning and questioning. All these instances, show that no one in this whole world has done 'specialization' or mastery over  broken things. No one knows to mend. Only my Lord, my God my Saviour knows how to mend different and varied things; He is a 'specialist' to mend broken health, may it be mental, physical or emotional health problem, He can mend  broken families, mend broken marriages and broken hearts, broken happiness, broken source for wealth etc and etc.. . In the whole bible, we can see that if some things are not broken it is impossible to glorify Him. Jacob wrestled and had broken leg, an alabaster jar was broken and perfume poured  on Jesus, head to worship Him.

It, reminds us one thing never to lose your heart, but to go to the 'specialist'. Actually, we grow more spiritually, when we are broken down. He, will always receive you in His mighty arms, and mend the things which are broken in your life. The word of God, tells us of many such persons, who were broken, yet they became great as they were used by God, and He blessed them. He is our potter to mend, the broken vessel and use for His own purpose and pleasure. It's written in scriptures: Ps 34:18 The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

 Famous Quotes: "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places".- Earnest Hemingway

Friends, if you have an excruciating heart ache, it can be best resolved by best specialist of world."GOD". Consider God as your friend ,not the one who is far, but a friend who is always near and who answers you speedily in time of need. You can always trust and count on him....If this article has been a blessing to you and enlightened you, and  if you would like to help someone, please do share with them by using “share” button. I love to hear your comments too. God bless you all.

Thanks

Ann.