God Meets Us in the Broken Places

A gentle reminder for the weary heart that healing is a process, and God is present in every step.

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we think it should. Sometimes it unravels in a mess. Pain shows up without warning, and before we know it, our hearts feel heavy, our faith feels tired, and our story feels too messy to ever be shared. Take a moment to pause before rushing in to fix things.

Stop and Breathe.

You don’t have to finish the whole story today. Contrary to what pressure, people, or even your own thoughts may tell you, healing does not have a deadline. You are allowed to slow down. You are allowed to feel. You are allowed to heal one piece at a time.

God Meets Us in the Broken Places

When life hurts, it can feel like God is far away, but scripture reminds us of a beautiful truth:

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

God doesn’t avoid brokenness. He moves closer to it. God sits with those who cry in the night. He hears the silent prayers. He understands the ache no one else sees. Your pain does not disqualify you from His presence, it draws Him to you. You don’t have to hide what hurts. You don’t have to pretend to be okay sooner than you are. God is not intimidated by your wounds.

Beauty is Born From Ashes

There are moments in life that leave ashes — things burned down by loss, heartbreak, betrayal, sickness, or disappointment. You may feel like what you once hoped for is now gone, but God never leaves ashes untouched.

“To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes…” — Isaiah 61:3

This verse doesn’t promise that our pain will vanish overnight. It promises transformation. God takes what was lost and reshapes it with grace. This means your story isn’t defined by what broke you. It's defined by what God is building through you.

Nothing in Your Story Will Be Wasted

There are parts of your story you might wish could be erased, but God doesn’t erase He redeems.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him…” — Romans 8:28

Notice scripture doesn’t say all things are good. Some things hurt deeply. Some things leave scars. But God is a master at taking all things – the tragedy, the trauma, the tears – and turning them into purpose and testimony.

Your story is not too dirty, not too complicated, and not too late. Jesus specializes in rebuilding lives others have counted out.

Healing Is a Journey, Not a Race

Sometimes we pressure ourselves to ‘get over it’ or ‘just move on’, but spiritual and emotional healing is rarely instant. God works in layers, deeply and patiently.

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…” — Philippians 1:6

You are a work in progress, beautifully unfinished. Just because you’re not where you want to be yet doesn’t mean God isn’t working. Progress may feel slow, but slow is still forward.

Healing is not about rushing ahead, it's about walking with God, step by step

Reflective Questions

Where in my life do I need to invite God into my healing process today?

What part of my story have I been ashamed of that God wants to redeem?

What step of healing can I take today, even if it’s a small one?

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for meeting me in my weakness. Thank You for loving me through every broken chapter of my life. Help me release the pressure to have it all together and trust Your timing in my healing. Give me strength for today, hope for tomorrow, and courage to keep moving forward. Write Your redemption into my story and let my life bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author: Priscilla Campbell

Editor: Christine Platt