Brokenness

By Sujin and Chris Adams

We live in a broken world. You do not have to look far to see pain, depression, anxiety, addictions of all kinds..etc. I have experienced brokenness as well, really, none of us are exempt. I love Psalm 34:18 NKJV which says The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. I remember when I was sent to my aunt’s house as a 5 yrs old girl due to parents having financial crisis. Her sons were older than me and they were really mean towards me, sending me out during cold weather. I felt hopeless during that time but I knew God’s protection was upon me. After one year of staying with my aunt, I came back home and I witnessed how my parents had always big fights about money and life. I felt hopeless again and I used to go to the prayer mountain to pray and fast as a young child. In spite of many difficulties in life, I knew God was always there for me and I kept hoping for better life. When I turned 19, God opened the door for me to study abroad and from that point, I had to completely depend on Him staying away from my parents miles away. Again, I learned how to survive through difficult times not knowing language and culture well yet overcome much to be part of another nation. pain is real, loneliness is real, depression is real yet God is real as well!!! He shows up when you need Him the most!