WHY BROKENNESS MATTERS TO GOD

In today’s world, brokenness is rarely discussed, let alone embraced. It’s not something we teach in our homes, schools, or even in many churches. That’s because brokenness forces us to take a long, hard look at life from a perspective that centers on God—not ourselves. It challenges our comfort, our pride, and our illusion of control. And yet, brokenness is essential for anyone who truly desires to walk closely with the Lord.

1. Brokenness Matters Because We’re Called to Imitate Christ

Ephesians 5:1 urges us, “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children.” Jesus didn’t merely come to save us—He came to model how we are to live. Though sinless, He bore the crushing weight of our iniquities. He embraced the pain of rejection, suffering, and death to fulfill the will of the Father. That is the path He set before us—not comfort, but surrender.

True discipleship requires more than words or church attendance. It demands a daily laying down of pride, ambition, and worldly desires. Brokenness is how we align with Christ. It’s the stripping away of sin, self, and societal influences so that we may be formed in His likeness.

2. Brokenness Matters Because It Clears the Path to Intimacy with God

Our relationship with God is hindered when we place anything above Him—whether success, relationships, comfort, or control. These distractions become idols that demand our loyalty and affection. Scripture calls this spiritual adultery.

Statistically, nearly all of us have made choices that push God to the margins. The cure is not simply repentance—it is brokenness. A heart that is broken before God recognizes its need, confesses its dependency, and willingly surrenders everything for the sake of intimacy with the Father.

Psalm 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Brokenness, then, is not a curse—it’s a gift that brings us back into fellowship with the One who restores, redeems, and renews.

In Conclusion

Brokenness is not about living in defeat. It’s about trading our self-made identities for the life God always intended for us to live. It’s the pathway to wholeness, intimacy, and divine purpose. Until we are broken of sin, self, and society, we will never fully walk in the freedom and joy of Christ.

So let us not fear brokenness. Let us welcome it—because it’s there that we meet God most deeply.