Broken to Glow

Hey Sis!

We have arrived! This is the series finale of our Winter Breaking series, and all the glory belongs to God.

As I said before, I pray this series has been a blessing to you, but more importantly, a blessing to your SOUL. Soul work is hard—it can be a lot. Going deep is a lot, but it’s necessary.

With that being said, I know this series was quite a lot to consume. I encourage you to take your time and revisit it at a pace that works for you. Remember, God is not in a rush, and He knows exactly how and when to move in a way that will work for you.

What I’ve learned about God is that He’s a personal and intimate God. He is deeply invested in us individually and takes careful consideration of each one of us. He’s a God who will leave the 99 for the 1.

God’s heart is big, and His love is for everyone. As 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) tells us:

"The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

In other words, Sis, God wants all of us to win. He doesn’t desire breakthroughs for just one. He wants us all to experience exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ever ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).

Another thing I’ve learned about God is that He works through people. Oftentimes, what He has brought you through is exactly what He wants to use to bless and bring breakthroughs for someone else. This brings me to the title of today’s devotional: Broken to Glow.

Your humility and obedience in the breaking will bring forth breakthrough for you—there’s no doubt about it. You will experience joy, peace, and freedom like no other. You will have an undeniable glow. But that breakthrough is not just for you, Sis. You were broken for God’s glory, and broken for a glow that will shine for others to witness.

Think of a glow stick. It has to be cracked and broken before it can shine. That’s exactly what happens in our lives. God’s breaking is what releases the light inside us, and that light is meant to illuminate the world around us.

All throughout Scripture, we are called to be lights in this dark, fallen world. Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) says:

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

When you come out of the breaking, Sis, the glow is not to boast. The glow is not to flaunt. The glow is not for attention or adoration. The glow is to show the power of God and what it looks like to be in close relationship with Him.

Remember Moses coming down from Mount Sinai in Exodus? The Israelites didn’t even want to look at him. That’s how much radiance was shining from his face. They recognized the power of being in the presence of God. It may have made them uneasy, but they could not deny the undeniable glow that Moses had.

This is exactly what happens when we live our lives for Christ. This is what happens when we allow God to break us gracefully and heal the tears in our soul. We come out looking nothing like we did going in, and once again, that glory goes to God.

In Acts 16, there’s a story about Paul and Silas in prison. I encourage you to read it in its entirety because there is so much revelation in it. But here, I want to focus on how God shook the foundations of the jail and broke the chains off Paul and Silas, who were falsely imprisoned. As you read, you’ll see that God didn’t just break the chains off Paul and Silas. He broke the chains off every prisoner in the jail.

The jailer who locked them away and kept them confined was literally shaken and trembling in his boots. He didn’t understand what had happened and was even ready to take his own life. He had become a witness to the undeniable power of God at work through Paul and Silas—the chains broken, the prison doors opened, and the freedom radiating from them. Overwhelmed and full of awe, the jailer asks in verse 29, “What must I do to be saved?”

This is what it’s all about, Sis! Our walk with God and His power that works within us becoming so clear and evident that others are drawn to Him, wanting to know how to experience His love and freedom for themselves.

Again, there’s so much to unpack from this story. But to summarize and conclude, Paul and Silas could have easily left and continued on with their mission. I mean, God showed up, vindicated them, broke their chains, and set them free. They no longer had to stay there. But instead, they stayed and ministered to the jailer and his family, allowing the glory of God to shine through them. Through their obedience and humility, God brought freedom and breakthrough—not just for them, but for others as well.

My heart for you, Sis:

May the breaking that the enemy intended for evil become the very breaking that God uses for your good and His glory. May He strengthen you in every season—mind, body, spirit, and soul. May the tears in your heart and soul be mended by the power of His grace, love, and gentleness. Allow Him to reach the deepest parts of you—the places where pride, shame, insecurity, fear, and despair live.

May you be transformed by the renewing of your mind and not conformed to this world. You are not your pain, your mistakes, or your past. You belong to Jesus Christ, and He sees you for who you are and loves you still.

May this breaking, when met with humility and obedience, bring breakthrough after breakthrough. May it not only be for you, but also bring blessings to your bloodline and to all who will witness your strength, faith, courage, and transformation.

Walk in freedom, Sis, and let your light shine for ALL to see.

We thank the Lord and praise His holy name. Amen.