Day 10: Strength in Brokenness
How I wish I could find words to describe the experience of entering into the secret place with God through fasting and prayer.
As you continue with your fast today remember the long-term reward far outweighs the short-term physical discomfort today
My sister, who has four wonderful children, did a six-day fast—fasting one-day for each child, the fifth day for her husband and the sixth day for our mother, who was experiencing a very difficult season. She prayed for their hearts to remain tender before the Lord, and for their divine destinies to be discovered and fulfilled. She also waited to hear God’s heart for each person, and then prayed according to the Holy Spirit’s impressions upon her heart.
As her fast ended, I asked her how she was doing, and then I watched the biggest tears gently overflow from her beautiful blue eyes. In a quiet voice, she said: “This is all I can do. This is all I can do.” I said, “Then the fast is working.”
My sister’s season of fasting not only stored up vital prayers for her children, her husband and our mother—but it also brought her deeper into the presence of God where a fresh brokenness in worship filled her literally to overflowing.
Brokenness is so precious in the eyes of the Lord, because it is an attitude both of genuine repentance before God and acknowledging our need for His power and strength.
His desire is not to rush in and save the day like a cartoon hero. He wants us to wait on Him. When we do, brokenness makes room for Him to release His strength through our weakness in order to accomplish His plans.
I deeply desire for God to bring a true spirit of brokenness to our worship.
When God sent Samuel to anoint a new king to replace Saul as the leader of Israel, He guided Samuel past all the older, stronger, more experienced sons of Jesse, young men who by all appearances seemed well suited to be king. But God told Samuel not to look at the boys’ outer appearance or their physical strength. God refused them, saying, “The LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7). It wasn’t strength or stature that God required, nor was it their willingness to go with Samuel to church that day. None of those boys spent hours alone with God the way that their little brother David did; none of them sang to God in the dark hours of the night with none to listen but a few restless sheep …and heaven. Samuel was instructed to call for David and anoint him as the king God had chosen for Himself because David had a heart for God, a brokenness that God could fill.
January 15, 2013 | Permalink34 Responses to Day 10: Strength in Brokenness
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Nieves Tobe Cuaresma says:
Amen,i agree in Jesus Mighty name,thanks for a beautiful message.God bless
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Patricia Brown says:
In a SWEET sigh, “Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!”
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Sue Moblely says:
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Thank you for this Word. I spent the nite comforting my confused agitated 88yr old Father, wondering why GOD didn’t answer my prayer and help him to sleep. Doesn’t GOD know we need to sleep? Why doesn’t HE answer? I felt broken. Then I read your subject for today- Brokeness. That’s no coincidence, thats a GOD-incidence. thank you. -
Cephas says:
Thank you Ps Jentezen, I realise this, that when I start to walk in the anointing, all of self melts away and it is only The Lord and I. I am seeking, and trusting the Lord to do even greater things.
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Don says:
Father, my prayer is that you would break me the way that you desires. All those things that are within me, that are not of you, that do not provide you glory, I give you the authority and the permission to remove it right now. I understand that brokeness and submission is vital, if I desire for you to use me. Do as you will during this fast, and forever more. My desire is to make you pleased with me- so that others can you and glorify you, who is in Heaven. Thank you for brokeness- it is for you glory. In your name I pray.
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Gugu says:
Amen! Glory to God!
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Dawn Davis says:
Thank you for sharing this. This inspires me on my fast.
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Delores simpson says:
I feel the brokenness. I’m weak but I believe that God will strenghten me press to on.
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Dani says:
Overwhelmed.
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cfrias757 says:
Amen! God bless for this touching and powerful words.
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anointedchild says:
Amen, Amen, Amen, like the songwriter says, Lord bless me, then break me and fill me and use me again and again. I realize that I need to be broken in self in order to be fulfilled, I need the Lord and my cry is Lord I don’t won’t to go back, I want to dwell with you because truly He is my Joy, Peace and Love all that I need. I want to be filled with Him so that I can be given to others for His name sake. Praise and Bless the name of God!
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Therese Dominick says:
Thank God that He looks at the heart of man. “Create in me a clean heart, Oh God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Thank You Father for speaking into my heart about forgiveness today. I so appreciate Pastor Jentezen’s Word on sharing his sisters experience. When she said, “its all I can do” I totally understand that. Please will you all pray for Becky a good family friend of mine, going through some serious financial issues, She needs to know Gods’ love and peace in her life. Trusting him. Today I include her in my fast. God is good, all the time!
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Jenine M. Hyman says:
I believe in this season God is breaking us for a purpose “Broken to Win” Judges 7:18-20! And remember how can He put new wine into old wine skins? First we must be renewed in our minds, spirits and attitudes. We must be broken and rebuilt for the purpose of housing this new level of anointing and power! Praise Be to our God for He is good and His kingdom shall reign forever more! Bless You All, Much Love!
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I felt a little weak as I sat down at my computer to read today’s journal entry. But I was strengthen when I arose from my chair and was led to sit and listen to praise and worship. I am totally renewed for this 10th day water only fast. Wonderful is your Name – Jesus!
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Sandra says:
Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me. Thank you Pastor Franklin for your encouraging words and may God continue to bless you mightily!! AMEN!!
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Lyn Baker says:
I so want to “feel” the anointing of His Holy Spirit, I know that may not be walking by faith, but, Oh to feel His presence, Please pray for me, and God bless each of my brothers and sisters this 10th day-lynieb
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I also was feeling so broken yesterday and longing for the day
of complete restoration in my life.
When I walk in the anointing I am aware of being a Royal ambassador
representing the Kingdom of Jesus. All awareness of self fades. -
Michelle says:
Amen!!!
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Titilia says:
Praying for a character like David!
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Christine says:
As we fast and seek God, He draws nearer to us. With His drawing nearer, we will experience that brokenness because we feel Him speaking and directing us. The more time i spend with God the more I feel broken in all aspects of my life. When I am broken, then God comes and rebuilds that brokenness into what I am destine to be. Thank God for His ways and not our ways because His ways are perfect, blameless, peaceful, blessed, complete, pure, justified, straight forward, forgiving, good ……
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Dee says:
Lord, help me to do the things that pleases you and remove self. Thank you for helping me with the eating part of this fast but God I need for you to help me with my time, more time with you. Amen!!!!
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Jacqueline says:
God looks at the heart, that’s His point. Not how we look good outside, it’s inside that only EL ROI can validate. Thank you for the reminder. God is awesome!
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Lidiana Howard says:
God be praise for this topic today for from yestarday i am so broken i kneel to pray and all i do was cry cry and cry. an this morning i start praying an finish in crying. and know when i read the mesage from the pastor i see for soure that God is working. Father thank you so much for your soverity, love, care,anoiting and providing hand to me. I am so bless. I glorify your name. every thing is yours and i also. I love you. Amen!!!!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Barbara says:
No, there aren’t any words, not in this universe in this sphere of living. One is left somewhat dumbfound-lied awed, overwhelmed and overflowing.
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Lusia says:
Thank you for today word. Yes, I was one of those who wanted to prescribe to God how and when should He answer my prayer, get dissappoint when I come out of fast without congrete evidence. But when my elderly mama requested me this time what was the outcome of the Ester fast. “I don’t know what He has in mind, but I know He has more than what I expect and it will manifest at right time”. Praise God, all the time.
Lusia N
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Gail says:
I am encouraged to continue this 21 days fast. I appreciate and am grateful for this word. God’s Blessings and love be with you all.
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shantell says:
The blessings of God are overtaking me and I’m so happy for this blessing. Thank you God for using this broken vessel.
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Clover says:
It is stories like these that at times jilts us, perks us up, and ignites the fire we need to press forward. Thanks a lot for sharing your story! It was very inspirational for me and gives me an extra cause to keep on moving. May God continue to bless your sister and her family. It’s not easy raising kids htese days especially teenagers, so placing them in God’s hands is the greatest we can do for them. I am encouraged by all I have read.
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Marlene says:
I PRAISE GOD for that word today, and I PRAISE GOD FOR JENTEZEN FRANKLINS MINISTRY
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Ashes says:
love it!!!
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Lorena says:
Oh Lord you are amazing! I love you with all my heart fill this brokeness!
Lord let me enter your rest away from the busyness of life and the responsibilities at home. I want to be your broken vessel which you alone should fill. Apart from you I need nothing. Fill me with your grace Lord.