Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

One man, holding his broken pottery, walked into a shop believing it could be fixed. This potter’s shop looked delicate yet beautiful, displaying great craftsmanship. The man felt disappointed because this pottery was once his chandelier—the first thing anyone noticed when they entered his house. It was not only beautiful but also part of the home’s identity.

He then went to a place where the art of Kintsugi was practiced—the Japanese craft of restoring broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. The shattered vessel was placed into the gentle hands of a skilled workman, who carefully gathered each fragment and set them back in place. With patience, he sealed the cracks with lacquer and dusted them with gold, transforming the once-broken pottery into something even more beautiful than before.

When the workman handed the finished pottery back to the man, he was overjoyed. He carried it home, hung the chandelier, and displayed it under the light. The brokenness had become the beauty of the pottery. The cracks now formed a unique pattern through the master’s workmanship, and the pottery became even more valuable. Under the light, its beauty was admired by everyone who saw it.

Similarly, in our lives, we may go through seasons of brokenness that seem beyond repair. The pain you carry may refuse to be comforted. The disappointments you bear may feel unfair. A once beautiful life—where people praised and honored you—may seem shattered into pieces. The very people who once valued you may now treat you as if you are worthless.

But the Word of God brings encouragement: walk straight into the hands of the Master Craftsman who created you in your mother’s womb and called you by name (Jeremiah 1:5). The blood of Jesus covers your pain, shame, and guilt caused by brokenness. He heals your bruised soul and crowns you with goodness. Just as the cracks in the pottery were filled with gold, your scars will be covered with His glory.

The very things people once looked down on you for will become the very things God uses to display His power. When you carry the light of God, people will not only see His light but also glorify the Master. You will never be the same. Your brokenness will bring hope and healing to others. Your words will carry value, and your life will reflect God’s divine love.

So, do not delay in giving your brokenness to Him—whether it is relationships, sickness, poverty, or lack of knowledge. The Master Workman, Jesus, is waiting with care and comfort. He will not simply put the pieces back the way you imagined but far beyond human comprehension. Once in His hands, you are changed—forever redeemed.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus Christ and for His blood that heals the brokenhearted. Today, I give You my life, my situations, and my brokenness. I pray that You bring healing and that Your name be glorified in my life. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.