Some of us live for the big picture—dreaming about what life could look like in a perfect world—while others live only for the next moment, chasing short-term happiness without a vision for the future.
Both paths can leave us empty. Dreams without action lead to frustration, and momentary thrills often end in regret. Neither brings lasting peace, joy, or happiness, even if we’re attending church and saying our prayers.
True joy comes not from perfection but from brokenness—and what God does with it.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
The Gift of Brokenness
For much of my life, I didn’t like or love myself. Today, I can say with confidence that I do—because God met me in my imperfection.
It’s in our brokenness that we encounter grace. Without trials, we would never understand peace. Without failure, we would never grasp forgiveness.
Joy and peace aren’t about avoiding trouble but about knowing God is with us in the middle of it.
Course Correction Through Prayer
Life will always include mistakes, missed opportunities, and moments of discouragement. But course correction begins with prayer. When we surrender our plans and desires, God guides us back onto His path.
He gives us peace in our trials, joy in our service, and hope in His promises.
Reflection Questions
- Do you tend to live more in the “big picture” or the “right now”?
- How have you experienced God’s grace in your brokenness?
- What step of “course correction” do you need to take with God today?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for meeting me in my brokenness. Forgive me when I chase dreams without action or settle for short-term comfort. Teach me to pray before I act, to trust You with both today and tomorrow. Fill me with Your peace, joy, and happiness—not because life is perfect, but because You are present. In Jesus’ name, Amen.