“Beautifully Broken”
God Rescues and Recycles Discarded Lives
Psalm 113
We live in a throwaway culture. When an appliance breaks, we toss it. When clothes get a tear, we discard them. Tragically, our world often treats people the same way. But God operates on a completely different economy. Where the world sees a junkheap of discarded lives, God sees a harvest field of grace-redeemed treasures. God is the ultimate environmentalist of the human soul—He rescues, recycles, and redeems what everyone else gave up on. Psalm 113:7-8 tells us, “God raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes.”
The Rescue: Found in the Ash Heap – Before something can be recycled, it must first be collected. God does not wait for us to clean ourselves up or climb out of our messes on our own (Luke 15:1-7).
The Recycle: The Process of Grace – When plastic or glass is recycled, it doesn’t just get a quick wash—it goes through a intense process. It is crushed, melted down, and remolded (Jeremiah 18:1-6).
The Repurpose: Sent Back into the Field – God does not rescue us just so we can sit safely on a shelf. He recycles us for a brand-new purpose (John 21:15-20).
If you feel discarded by the world, rejected by people, or disqualified by your own mistakes today, hear this: You are not junk. You are the raw material for a miracle.Do not hide your broken pieces from God. Hand them over to Him. Let the Rescuer lift you up, let His grace recycle your pain, and watch Him repurpose your life into something profoundly beautiful.
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THANK YOU!
My first Sunday preaching for the Snellville congregation was November 10th, 1991, and this morning November 8th, 2026, is my last. God has blessed my life with the privilege of serving as your minister for 35 years. Thank you for honoring my family this past Sunday. Thank you for all the cards, gifts, encouragement and the beautiful luncheon. It was one of my favorite Sundays! While Kay and I are looking forward to the next chapter of our lives, we are so appreciative for the love, friendship, and the cherished memories of working in God’s Kingdom beside you. I would like to ask that as you continue to pray for us, you pray for the process of finding the next preacher. You are some of the greatest gifts God has given to me and my family. Thank you for letting me be your preacher and friend. I love you – Harold