Comments on: Guest - Scott Rodgers

By: Christine Nannery

Christine Nannery — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:48:07 +0000

Yes–being broken is hard. Two books I’ve appreciated on this topic are “Broken in the Right Place” by Alan E. Nelson, and “Dark Night of the Soul” (St. John of the Cross)

By: Jared B

Jared B — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:06:48 +0000

Wow very true…I think I’ve definitely mis-recognized breaking myself through bad time management as God breaking me.

Thanks for the great post! God bless!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:03:42 +0000

love it! i pray we stay broken in submission so we are not broken in sin!

By: Scott Rodgers

Scott Rodgers — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:46:06 +0000

Great thoughts. Thanks for sharing you guys.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:54:19 +0000

This may be one of the most overlooked and ignored issues in the Western Church. Somewhere along the way we’ve been conditioned to rely on self, hurry, and push through pain and particularly brokenness. One thing I’ve learned, whether it’s sin or surrender, is to ask God to fully show me all that He wants me to gain from being broken. Slowing down, listening, learning, and being on our faces is not a bad thing. And when we embrace being broken and take our time, He reveals more of Himself to us. And personally, that’s all I’m looking for–more of Him.

By: Steve Parrish

Steve Parrish — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:36:58 +0000

Great differentiation! The two experiences appear to be similar, and are often confused, but the causes are completely different! Our responses need to be appropriate according to the cause!

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In his arms | calebjordan.us — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:24:56 +0000

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By: Terry

Terry — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00:50 +0000

I do not think you could have said this any better. Our God loves us so much that He is willing and well able to guide us through the times when our sin begins to deal with us. His grace and mercy are more than enough for us, but we must come to the end of ourself in order allow Him to fill us with His grace and mercy.

By: Brandon Duff

Brandon Duff — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:57:30 +0000

Well said Scott. If only we are willing to allow God to work through both areas of brokenness. Sadly we often pull away rather than allowing our Father to work. There is healing on the other side if we rest in Him. He is the great physician, who desires the best for us.

By: Arnold

Arnold — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:23:01 +0000

Great thoughts, Scott.