And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. (Romans 8:28, AMP)

I learned a valuable lesson this last week.  I was still caught up in my brokenness from a family dilemma.  My heart was broken and I was trying to put the pieces back together.  I kept seeking the Lord and asking when this would heal completely.  During one of my prayers, the Lord gently reminded me that beauty comes from brokenness.  I was so busy trying to heal from the brokenness that I was missing the beauty of what God wanted to bring through it.

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