Gracefully BrokenSample

DAY ONE: BROKEN BUT COVERED BY GRACE

THE WORD

• Psalm 51:17 – “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”

God is not repelled by your brokenness — He receives it as worship. A broken heart that chooses forgiveness reflects His heart more than anything else. Forgiveness is not easy, but it is the doorway to freedom. When we release those who hurt us, we step out of chains and into grace.

The Spirit teaches us that forgiveness is not an option for believers; it is the very expression of God’s love at work in us. Just as Christ forgave us freely, we are called to forgive others. Brokenness makes room for grace, and forgiveness allows grace to flow.

To forgive is to partner with the cross. Jesus’ blood paid for every wrong ever committed — both ours and those done against us. When we hold back forgiveness, we are denying the finished work of Christ. But when we choose to forgive, His sacrifice flows through us, healing wounds and breaking cycles of bitterness.

CONFESSION

Today, I confess that I am gracefully broken and fully covered by God’s grace. I release every offense, choosing forgiveness over bitterness. I forgive because Christ has forgiven me, and I refuse to let unforgiveness chain me. My brokenness is not a weakness but a doorway for God’s healing power to flow through me.

PRAYER FOCUS

Father, I give You my broken heart and choose forgiveness today. Heal every wound and help me release those who have wronged me. Cover me with Your grace, that I may forgive as You forgave me.

Holy Spirit, empower me daily to choose mercy over bitterness. Break every chain of unforgiveness and let Your love flow freely in me. I surrender my brokenness to You, knowing that through forgiveness I am made whole. In Jesus’ name, Amen.