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From: "Ned Benton" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 6:10 AM
Subject: Brokenness


> Thought this might bless you today!  I copied and pasted to rid you of all
> the extrat stuff.
>
> Ned
>
>
> CCF   Survival Guide
> Friday  8/26/05
> Broken
> "[THE SACRIFICE ACCEPTABLE] TO GOD IS A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART."
> PSALM 51:17 (AMP)
>
>
> There are two types of brokenness in the Bible.  One is the result of
> being
> hurt
> and mistreated. The other is when we do something wrong and aren't just
> sorry we
> got caught, but genuinely regret grieving God. That kind of brokenness
> softens our
> hearts, removes rebellion, and clothes us with humility.
> Ever seen a cowboy try to tame a wild horse?  The first time he jumps on,
> the horse
> has a fit - it bucks and kicks until he's thrown off.  But gradually, as
> the
> horse
> is broken, it becomes gentle and a joy to ride.  It is  the same with us.
> When we
> first come to God our flesh is wild and out of control, so He puts His
> "spiritual
> reins" on us and harnesses our energies into doing His will and not our
> own.
> Now
> instead of living by our impulses, we follow the leading of His Spirit:
> "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.  Later on,
> however,
> it produces
> a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by
> it"
> (Hebrews
> 12:11 NIV).
> If you're struggling with God's correction today, exchange your struggle
> for
> a snuggle.
> That's right, snuggle up into His arms and say,
> "Father, I ask You to break me and make me the person You created me to
> be.
> Help
> me to accept Your discipline and begin making the changes You require, for
> I
> long
> to please You in all that I do."
> (c)2005 Timothy L. Hudson, UGA Christian Campus Fellowship
> O
>