“Though it’s an uncomfortable thought, before God can really begin to use a person for His purposes, He must break that person. Brokenness is not a popular idea in our culture, but there is usually no sweeter time of intimacy with God than when He takes our life and our sinful habits, and destroys them, so that He can build us up again. Yes the Lord is a loving Father, yes He is our Savior and our Help in time of need, but sometimes, He shows up as a hurricane. May we embrace Him when He does.”