We live in a world that tells us to “keep it together.” and to “fake it until you make it”. We live in a world where crying out for help, and brokenness is frowned upon. I have always been intrigued by the raw emotion of other humans. I have always been so impressed by the people who are not afraid to be a mess, and that find joy within their mess. There is something so humbling and beautiful about people in their brokenness. The beauty of brokenness is that it awakes you, it humbles you, and ultimately it restores you.
I often refer to myself as a “hot mess” because let’s be real, that’s exactly what I am. I fail everyday, relying on my own strength. I act on my emotions, I play victim, I have excuses, I have complaints, I am a mess; but these things are exactly what make me so desperate for help, so desperate for Jesus. We forget that the church isn’t a place for the religious but rather healing for the broken.
We are told that we are not worthy, not valuable, not enough, but our worth is not measured by what we have done, and what we continue to do, our worth has already been defined, through the cross, through Jesus. Align your life with his plans, and meet him where he is teaching you. Be a hot mess, but be a hot mess that loves the Lord, and will be used by him at all times. If he parts the waters, take the risk, he is with you.
Remember that in the eyes of God we are blameless, and made well.
“I am far from perfect, and God will use me. God will establish great things through me. You are Peter. God already knows that you will make a mess, but his plan for you is great. GO. Feed his sheep.” -Kisses from Katie
