Creation Awaits

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Purpose Through Brokenness
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Purpose Through Brokenness

How Can We Find God's Purpose For Us Within Our Addiction?

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James Menendez
Feb 04, 2025
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The night was heavy with tension as Peter stood near the fire, the flickering flames casting shadows on his anxious face. Jesus, his beloved teacher and friend, had just been arrested. Fear gripped Peter's heart. When confronted by a servant girl, he denied knowing Jesus. Not once, not twice, but three times, Peter distanced himself from the very one he had vowed to follow unto death. The rooster crowed, and Peter's heart broke under the weight of his betrayal. The bitter sound echoed in his ears, a reminder of his weakness and fear.

Yet, this was not the end of Peter's story. After Jesus' resurrection, He lovingly gave Peter three opportunities to affirm his love, restoring him from his failure. Jesus asked Peter, "Do you love me?" three times, mirroring his three denials. Each time, Peter responded with a heart full of repentance and love. This act of grace and restoration transformed Peter's shame into a renewed purpose. Peter would go on to become a foundational leader in the early Christian church, boldly preaching the Gospel and shepherding the flock. His transformation from a man of fear to a pillar of faith is a testament to the power of God's grace.

How does such profound failure turn into such extraordinary purpose? Could our own brokenness be the doorway to a life of divine significance? What if the very things we hide in shame are the keys to our greatest calling?

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