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Beauty in the Brokenness

Writer's picture: Jennifer SmithJennifer Smith

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  

Psalm 147:3


Welcome to our four-week blog series, "Beauty Restored."


The Art of Kintsugi and God’s Restoration 

Have you ever held something broken in your hands — perhaps a shattered vase, a cracked cup or bowl — and thought, "This is beyond repair?" I know that I have.


It’s our nature to see broken things as worthless, dismiss them as damaged goods, and discard them without a second thought. But what if I told you there is beauty in brokenness, and that restoration is possible? Did you know there is something inherently beautiful about broken things being made whole again, especially in the hands of God?


What Is Kintsugi? 

Kintsugi, a well-known art form in the Japanese culture, means "golden joinery." It involves repairing broken pottery, using a special lacquer mixed with gold. (sometimes silver or platinum are used) Rather than hiding the cracks, the artist highlights the pottery’s cracks and imperfections, making the piece even more beautiful and valuable than before. What was once seen as damaged now becomes a beautiful work of art that tells a story of resilience, restoration, and transformation. The same is true for us. God takes our brokenness and restores us in ways that are even more beautiful than before.


Finding Beauty in Our Brokenness 

Kintsugi teaches us that our brokenness does not define us. Instead, it is a part of our story that can be redeemed and restored. There are seasons in life when we feel broken, too damaged to see our own worth. This brokenness can stem from many sources—disappointments, failures, sin, heartache, or even trauma. Yet, like the art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is mended with gold, God takes our broken pieces and puts them back together with filling our cracks with His perfect love and grace, reflecting His glory.


Our brokenness becomes a testimony of how His power and love creates beauty out of ashes, offering hope and healing to others. 

Throughout Scripture, we see countless examples of people who found themselves broken yet became vessels of God’s mighty plans. Here are a few:


  • Moses was a murderer, but became the leader of God's people.

  • David committed adultery and murder, yet he is remembered as a man after God's own heart.

  • Paul, who once persecuted Christians and was transformed on the road to Damascus, went on to spread the Gospel and write a large portion of the New Testament.


These stories remind us that God doesn’t wait for us to be perfect. Our brokenness does not disqualify us from being used by God. He works through our imperfections can become a testimony of God's love and redemption in our lives.


 

Visit our website to download "Your Heart, His Hands," our journaling book filled with scripture writing and thoughtful prompts inspired by this month’s theme.

 

					Copyright.2025   by Jennifer Smith and Gretchen Farkas.                               All Rights Reserved.
Copyright.2025 by Jennifer Smith and Gretchen Farkas. All Rights Reserved.

His Beloved

The art of kintsugi reminds us that brokenness isn’t something to hide—it’s an opportunity for transformation and restoration. When an artist mends a cracked bowl using golden lacquer, the flaws don’t disappear. Instead, they become integral to the beauty and strength of the piece.


God doesn’t erase our past; He redeems it. Our brokenness does not define us. God sees us as His beloved children, worthy of love. Every time we surrender our broken pieces to Him, His grace becomes the golden thread that heals and restores.


The very cracks we thought disqualified us become the places where His glory shines the brightest.


The Apostle Paul describes this beautifully when he writes, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7, ESV). This treasure is the light of the gospel. The cracks in our clay jars don’t diminish God’s light; they make it more visible to the world to testify of His power, His goodness and faithfulness.


Friend, your brokenness isn’t the end of your story. God is in the business of restoration, and He delights in creating beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:3). Whatever cracks you carry — whether they’re caused by pain, sin, grief, or loss — God can use them for His purpose.


He sees you, chooses you, and loves you.

Imagine standing before God, holding out the broken pieces of your life. He doesn’t look at you with disappointment or pity. Instead, He smiles, knowing the masterpiece He is creating. He takes your hand and begins His work, filling each crack with the golden thread of His grace.


A Call to Reflect

Take a moment to reflect on your own life. What cracks are you trying to piece together on your own or trying to hide? Are there wounds, regrets, or failures that need God's healing touch? What pieces of your heart feel too shattered to fix? Take them before God. Surrender to the One who can create beauty from your brokenness. Psalm 34:18 reminds us,


“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Trust that God is always near, even in the hardest seasons.


 You are His masterpiece, a work in progress. Will you allow His grace to fill your cracks?

 

Next week, as we continue this journey together. We will dscover how the breaking process itself — those moments we’d often rather avoid — can lead us closer to the heart of God.  


In His Love,

Jennifer


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