When Darryl was about three years old, Douglas got him a Lego ball.  He handed it to Darryl and Darryl accidentally dropped it and of course, the pieces flew everywhere!    Darryl immediately ran to the couch and tucked his head into the pillow, waiting for whatever discipline was coming!

                But Douglas picked up the pieces, put the ball back together, and walked over and gave it back to Darryl.  Darryl took the ball and oops!  accidentally dropped it again.  He ran to the couch again, but this time, watched as Douglas picked up the pieces and put the ball back together, then handed it back to him.

                This time, Darryl grinned at Douglas, put his hand up, purposely turned it over, and watched the ball hit the floor and shatter again!  He giggled, and then he and Douglas enjoyed a tickling session.

                Thinking about that incident, I pictured my heavenly Father’s heart, telling me to bring Him my broken pieces.  I realized that when I am broken,  I run and hide and cry, thinking, “Oh Lord, I’ve done it again!  I messed up, and after I promised I wouldn’t do it anymore!  Help me!”   And I must admit, sometimes I know what I am doing is wrong, but I do it anyway, even though I know better.  Afterward, I really feel broken up because I know I have disappointed my Lord.  Again.   

                Because Jesus is my Redeemer, I know that I am forgiven.  (I John 1:9)  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.  Praise the Lord!

                 God  picks up my broken pieces, repairs me, puts me back together, and says “I forgive you!  I love you!”  Then I am reminded of the joy of my salvation and I can rejoice again.  (Psalm 51:12)  Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

                Always curious, I googled to learn where the name Lego came from.  It is the abbreviation of the Danish phrase “leg godt,” which means “play well.”  That did not impress me, but the next sentence did.  “In Latin, ‘lego’ means ‘I put together.'”  That perfectly reflects what God does for us when we are broken.  (Psalm 147:3)  He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

                May we be forever grateful for the healing power of God and His forgiveness.  May we continue to tell others of His strength which is available in our weakness. 

                Thank God for His healing touch!