The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. 

Psalm 34:18 

Isaiah 66:2;  Isaiah 57:15;   Psalm 34: 18    Psalm 51:17

One cardinal truth that pervades the scriptures is that when one receives the Lord Jesus Christ, that person receives all the blessings that Jesus accords to the church. The believer is endowed with all spiritual blessings in Christ. This includes among other things, social, emotional, spiritual and physical blessings.

This treasure, the light and power (the Glory) that shines within us, is contained in perishable containers—our weak bodies.

 “How does this glory burst forth from our inside to the outside? How do we express this glory, which is within us? How do we honor or magnify God in our lives?

We have to break the container that carries the GLORY!

Two thoughts are evident in these two words:

• Broken implies breaking into pieces and
• Contrite implies hammering out thin.

Having a broken heart, and a contrite spirit, are two essential characteristics of true repentance

Having a broken heart and a contrite spirit are two essential characteristics of a transformed being ready to be used by God

Whether in the church or in individuals lives, the preoccupation with self and self-comfort looms as one of the greatest stumbling blocks in a Christian life.

What does brokenness imply in a practical sense?

1. Brokenness means we come to a realization that all the skills, knowledge, and possessions are not enough to bring the manifestation of God’s glory but our total surrender at his altar.
2. Brokenness means that we must realize that only those that are empty are filled, only those who hunger after the glory of God will be satisfied.
3. Brokenness means having a hunger that leads you to His feet and a heart that burns with the wonder of His love

The Broken Child of God

1. She did not care about the opinion of others.
2. She did not care about the image her brokenness portrayed.
3. She did not mind how expensive the encounter with Jesus cost her.

What she cared for was to be in His Presence

 Foundational Principle
The measure of the manifestation of God’s glory (Kabod) in our lives depends on our ability to break ourselves.