There is a theory in the world of crime and urban revitalization. It is called the Broken Window Theory. It is believed that the mere appearance of laziness of lack of interest in an area can lead to increase theft, violence, and social disharmony; not only at the site of the 'broken window', but also the surrounding areas as well. For more info on this topic, check out The Tipping Point, written by Malcom Gladwell. Anyway, I digress. Most people think that which is broken is ugly, without value, or lacks interest. From the scientists' standpoint; everything tends to a state of disorganization. In other words, a broken window is just following natural laws in place since creation.
I disagree. Why? There is a song...not sure of the title, but, "broken and beautiful" is used in the chorus. It is referring the state when someone is broken before God. They realize that their best thinking got them where they are at and there is nowhere to go. That person understands their place before the creator of the universe and is ready or has already repented.
Now at that moment, broken is not ugly. It is beautiful! It is beautiful because it leads to a state of purity. That which was ugly, is purified by the Creator. When God looks at us, he no longer sees all the broken windows, he sees the clear and perfect state of His Son--Jesus Christ.
Thank you God for fixing my broken windows. Please, keep cleaning them so that when people see me--they see You.
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This is a fantastic sentiment!! I am a broken glass... but I've never been broken in spirit. I believe that is the work of God. I have overcome so many obstacles and that is through His hands! My broken glass is not a window pain... do you love the play on words??
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