Purposely Broken: A Communion with God to Understand Me

By Orlando Hill

Purposely Broken: A Communion with God to Understand Me
What a beautiful concept: brokenness! The idea of brokenness has a stigma of disgrace and separation from God. We make it seem as though God has turned His back on us. We have the illusion and thought that brokenness reveals how God views us. Why do we view discomfort as a punishment when it is part of life! I want to introduce to you the idea that brokenness as strength and hope. I know that God causes uneasiness to eliminate us from settling for the status quo. It is our opportunity to obey the leading of God when He introduces brokenness in our lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 29, 2014
• ISBN: 9781499007480

Orlando Hill

Orlando Hill is a devote Christian leader in his community who has a strong foundation in his beliefs. He serves by leading as a positive example to others. Orlando guides those around him with compassion, a caring hand, and wisdom to lead them to a better solution. Orlando has a very caring and giving heart and his one purpose in life to serve and guide others to be the best they can be. He has the ability to put pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Orlando understands the big picture and is able to explain the situation with ease. – Katrina Johnson (friend/co-worker)

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Copyright © 2014 by Orlando Hill.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2014907640

ISBN:   Hardcover   978-1-4990-0749-7

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Day 1:   Stains

Day 2:   Green Light—GO!

Day 3:   The Golden Rule!

Day 4:   Living Testament

Day 5:   Replica

Day 6:   Intentionally Different

Day 7:   Names

Day 8:   Something Left

Day 9:   Let Me Go!

Day 10:   My Song

Day 11:   Worship Break

Day 12:   Touching the Father’s Heart

Day 13:   Alabaster

Day 14:   BBQ

Day 15:   Broken Jar

Day 16:   Unrestrained

Day 17:   Thirsty

Day 18:   What is the Cost?

Day 19:   Dreams Worth Fighting For

Day 20:   Purpose in the Puddle

Day 21:   It Is Finished

INTRODUCTION

The spirit of God melts my heart. I remember the joy-joy effects I experienced when I decided to let Jesus be King of my life. I know I am not alone when wanting this attitude and feeling to happen every day. Having Jesus as my smile brightens my day. But, what happens when I don’t feel like getting out of the bed. Are we properly prepared to handle the events that cause brokenness in our lives?

What a beautiful concept: brokenness! The idea of brokenness has a stigma of disgrace and separation from God. We make it seem as though God has turned His back on us. We have the illusion and thought that brokenness reveals how God views us. Why do we view discomfort as a punishment when it is part of life! I want to introduce to you the idea that brokenness as strength and hope.

John 15 has always caused a stirring in my spirit. One of grandmothers loves plants and flowers. When I was young, I noticed her several times purging her houseplants and doing the same to her yard flowers. It baffled me to see her pull off parts of the plant. Wanting to know the reason why she did that, I asked her. Her response without missing a pluck, It helps it grow. What a great concept! Pruning, purging, and brokenness help us grow into what God has called us to be.

I know that God causes uneasiness to eliminate us from settling for the status quo. It is our opportunity to obey the leading of God when He introduces brokenness in our lives. Take 21 days to celebrate the brokenness to a better you and life. We owe it to ourselves and