Broken But Useful

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,
    but humility comes before honor.

      (Proverbs 18:12)

Most of us must be broken

     before we are of much use to the Lord.

A loaf of bread is broken

     to release its nourishment.

A horse is broken 

     to learn submission to its master. 

We must encounter life's hardships 

     and endure a defeat or two.

We must see our weaknesses, 

     and understand our limitations 

Then we are ready to be used!

Father, thank You for the trials of life!

Teach me and strengthen me today

     as I submit to Your will.