In our culture, “broken” is a dirty word. We are taught to project strength, to “fake it ‘til we make it,” and to never let anyone see us sweat. We think that if we are broken, we are useless. We assume God is looking for spiritual superstars who have unshakeable faith and perfect lives. But this scripture flips that script entirely. It reveals that God isn’t looking for our perfection; He is drawn to our pain. He is closest to us not when we are standing tall in pride, but when we are crushed in spirit. This is the spiritual power of admitting we are powerless over our addictions. It isn’t a humiliating defeat; it is the necessary cracking open of the soul. As long as our ego is intact, there is no room for God. But when we are crushed, the walls of self-sufficiency come down, and God can finally get close enough to save us. In our fellowship, our common welfare depends on this shared vulnerability. We don’t gather to impress each other with how “fixed” we are. We gather to share the hope we found in the middle of our mess. If you feel shattered today, take heart. You are in the exact right position to be held by God. | 
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