One day, as I was making dinner, I reached over to grab the salt and pepper shakers. In doing so, I accidentally dropped the salt shaker, and a piece of it broke off. I immediately thought, “I hope I can glue this back together.” So, I found the super glue and began to repair the broken piece. When I finished, the shaker looked as good as new—so perfect that you couldn’t even tell it had been broken.
At that moment, the Holy Spirit began to speak to me, saying, “Isn’t this similar to people? Everyone has experienced brokenness in their lives in one way or another. Yet, when they appear to be perfect on the outside, we often assume they’ve never been hurt—not really, anyway. We tend to keep our deepest wounds hidden, especially the ones that don’t involve physical illness. We might talk about those, but we hesitate to share the more painful experiences—like marital struggles, financial hardships, addictions, alcohol problems, or drug habits. It seems we categorize our struggles, deciding which ones are ‘safe’ to share and which ones we prefer to keep deeply buried, even though the Lord has set us free from them.”
I then wondered, why do we do this? Is it because we’re afraid of what others might think? Or is it because we’re ashamed? So, we keep these parts of our lives hidden, even though we’ve been delivered from them by the Lord. But the point I want to make this morning is this: We have all been wounded—deeply—and none of us should ever be ashamed of who we were or what we’ve been through. We should never hesitate to share the scars or brokenness we’ve overcome through Jesus because someone out there needs to hear your testimony. Let them know what Christ has done for you.
We are not perfect by any means, even though we might appear that way to others sometimes. But from time to time, it’s important to share a bit of who you were and how you’ve changed, so that others can see Christ glorified in you and your life. As the Bible says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). And remember, “God does not show favoritism” (Acts 10:34). What He has done for you, He will do for others because He loves us all with an everlasting love.
Forgiveness is amazing. God’s grace is amazing. The cross accomplished everything for you and for me. So, share your story, share your testimony, and share the goodness of the Lord, knowing that God’s grace is sufficient for us all (2 Corinthians 12:9). In Jesus’ name, I ask and pray. Amen and Amen.
Be blessed today, my dear friends, and remember—wherever you go and whatever you do, be a light for our Father. Much love to you all, Mandi.
KINGDOM MINISTRIES 
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