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July 9, 2020

God’s Broken Vessels

Wati Mollier (Nagaland, India)

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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

I have always been fascinated by Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of mending broken pieces of pottery with liquid gold, silver, or lacquer — thus highlighting and enhancing the breaks and adding value to the broken objects.

Kintsugi reminds me of my condition. Many times in my journey of faith...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, remind us not to give up on you when we are broken. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Psalm 36:5-9

Thought for the Day

I will not give up on God, who has never given up on me.

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