O God, you welcome broken people -- those who know sorrow at the deepest level. ~ Psalm 51:17b (ABP)
Jesus says: “Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick? I’m here inviting the sin-sick, not the spiritually-fit.” ~ Mark 2:17b (MSG)
KEY IDEA:
Jesus is there for those who are truly hurting and broken -- even if their sorrow is a result of their own wrong-doing.PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for welcoming broken people. I'm inclined to try and cover-up my brokenness -- to pretend that I'm spiritually healthy and okay. That's not helpful and it won't lead to healing. For you are there for those who need healing. Help me to admit my need so that you can do your doctoring work in my broken life. I'm going to become a whole and healthy person because of your hospitality. Amen.