BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

I decided to interrupt my own series for Holy Week. He is the reason for the season, right? Check out this biblical history perspective of the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Feel free to share and discuss. Kenn

• 1 John 4:19 — We love Him because He first loved us. • Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God. • Zephaniah 3:17 — He will rejoice over you with singing. • Romans 5:8 — While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

"THE MISSED OPPORTUNITY" Scripture: Galatians 6:9–10; John 13:34–35 https://open.substack.com/pub/blusician/p/the-missed-opportunity?r=5x6a64&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Sovereign and Near: The God Who Knows My Situation Texts: Psalm 139:1–5; Psalm 34:18; Psalm 121:3–5; Hebrews 4:16; Genesis 16:7–13

Don't Walk Away From the Mirror - James 1:23-24 There's a certain kind of honesty that only shows up when you're standing in front of a mirror. Not the mirror you check before you leave the house. I'm talking about the mirror that tells the truth. The mirror that doesn't care about your title, your age, your résumé, or your excuses. The mirror that shows you you. James says that hearing God's Word without doing anything about it is like looking in that mirror, seeing something wrong, and then walking away like you didn't see a thing. And family… we've all done it.

Moved the Youtube channel to @revkennblanchard Psalm 90:12 whispers into that space: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

Welcome all my new friends here. https://www.kennspodcast.com Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." If God is close to the brokenhearted, then being brokenhearted is not a disqualification. It's a location where He meets us. Shalom baby, Kenn

Psalm 23:4 Family, everybody loves to talk about worship on the mountaintop. When the sun is shining, the bills are paid, the body feels strong, and the future looks bright — oh, we know how to worship then. But the older I get, the more I realize: the deepest worship doesn't come from the mountain. It comes from the valley.

Proverbs 19:11 — "A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense."

"Written, Chosen, and Still Becoming" Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:1–16; Romans 7:15–25; Psalm 34:18

"Lessons From the Tight Place: When God Teaches You Through Family Pressure" Genesis 37 • 1 Samuel 16–19 • Mark 3:21 • 2 Corinthians 4:8

Every one of us knows what it feels like to love people who don't always love us back. Some of the deepest wounds don't come from strangers — they come from kinfolk. People who share our blood but not our values. People who take our time, drain our peace, and expect access without accountability. The Bible does not hide this reality. It speaks honestly about takers, users, manipulators, and relatives who bring strife instead of peace. Today's message is not about bitterness. It's about clarity, wisdom, and boundaries that honor God.

Brothers and sisters, we often hear people say, "Life is good" or "Life is hard." But the truth is—life itself doesn't change. Life is simply life. You either have it, or you don't. The labels we put on it—good, bad, hard, joyful—are shaped by our perspective in the moment.

"My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19 "Even to your old age, I will be the same… I will carry you." — Isaiah 46:4 "Forsake me not when my strength faileth." — Psalm 71

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Isaiah 43:18–19 (KJV) I Resolve I resolve… To seek God daily, not just occasionally, To breathe His Word in rhythm, faithfully, relationally. I resolve… To trust His timing, not rush the plan, To wait with patience, resting in His hand. I resolve… To walk in obedience, though the path feels tight, To step through discomfort, still choosing what's right. I resolve… To guard my mind, my heart, my soul, To keep His Spirit steady, making Him my goal. I resolve… To forgive quickly, to love with intention, To heal with mercy, beyond all convention. I resolve… To show up for worship, to grow and to stay, To honor His presence in each passing day. I resolve… To step into purpose, not retreat in fear, To claim the calling that God made clear. And so I commit— To walk forward with God, my anchor, my guide, Through valleys and peaks, His will I'll abide. No turning back, no shadowed disguise, I resolve to live boldly, with faith in my eyes.

the importance of goal setting with God.

Goal setting is not about perfection — it's about progress. It's about moving, step by step, in the direction God is calling you. It's about aligning your life with His will, His wisdom, and His Word.

"When You Don't Have the Words" Romans 8:26 — "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us…"

• Hebrews 10:24–25 — "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another…" • 1 Timothy 4:14 — "Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you."

Brokenness in the Bible is not a curse but a doorway to grace: it teaches us humility, repentance, and dependence on God, opening the way for healing and transformation. • Brokenness as Humility and Repentance Psalm 51:17 declares, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." This shows that God values a heart that admits weakness and turns back to Him Bible Hub +1. • Brokenness Precedes Renewal The Bible often portrays brokenness as the moment before restoration. Like clay in the potter's hand, our self-will must be "crushed" so God's Spirit can reshape us into something stronger and more faithful ctoministrie.... • Types of Brokenness Scripture highlights different forms:• Spiritual brokenness – when sin separates us from God, leading us to repentance. • Emotional brokenness – grief, loss, or disappointment that draws us closer to God's comfort. • Physical brokenness – weakness or suffering that reminds us of our dependence on His strength believeinthe.... • God's Nearness in Brokenness Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Brokenness is not abandonment—it is the place where God's presence is most intimate christianity.... • Transformation Through Brokenness Brokenness is often the soil where growth happens. It strips away pride and self-reliance, teaching us to trust God fully. As Paul wrote, "When I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10), showing that weakness becomes strength when surrendered to Christ biblestudyfo.... Practical Takeaways • Brokenness is a spiritual posture: It's not about despair but about openness to God's healing. • God uses brokenness to shape character: It's the refining fire that produces humility, compassion, and resilience. • Brokenness is communal: Sharing our brokenness with others fosters empathy and strengthens community. • Hope is always present: Brokenness is never the end—it is the beginning of restoration. Reflection Brokenness is the paradox of faith: what feels like loss becomes the very place of gain. It is where pride is shattered, and grace flows in. In ministry, storytelling, or psalms, brokenness can be framed not as defeat but as the sacred space where God rebuilds us into vessels of hope and light.

Had a rough week and wanted to share a little about it. The Psalmist's Guitar is a project / book I am working on. Thanks for listening. Kenn

How important is love? I Corinthinians 13:1-3

Biblically, the sin of not resting is seen as disobedience to God's rhythm of creation and a rejection of trust in His provision. It leads to spiritual dryness, societal injustice, and even exile. Here's how Scripture frames this: 🕊️ Rest as a Divine Command • God modeled rest in Genesis 2:2–3, blessing the seventh day and sanctifying it. • The Sabbath was not optional—it was a covenant sign between God and Israel (Exodus 31:13–17). • Ignoring rest was treated as rebellion. In Numbers 15:32–36, a man gathering wood on the Sabbath was put to death—not for working, but for defying God's command. ⚖️ Consequences of Ignoring Rest • Spiritual consequence: Refusing rest is a refusal to trust God. It implies self-reliance over divine provision. • Social consequence: When rest is denied—especially to workers, the poor, or the land—it breeds injustice and exploitation. • National consequence: In 2 Chronicles 36:21, Israel's exile to Babylon is linked to their failure to observe the Sabbatical years. The land "enjoyed its Sabbaths" only after they were gone. "The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed…" — 2 Chronicles 36:21 💔 The Sin Beneath the Surface • Pride: "I don't need rest" becomes "I don't need God." • Greed: Refusing rest often stems from the desire to produce more, earn more, control more. • Fear: Some avoid rest because they fear scarcity—forgetting that God provides. ✨ Jesus and Rest • Jesus reclaims rest as a gift, not a burden. In Matthew 11:28, He invites the weary to find rest in Him—not just physical, but soul-deep. • He heals on the Sabbath, showing that rest is restorative, not restrictive. Biblically, the law of fallow fields is rooted in the Sabbatical Year commandment, where God instructs Israel to let the land rest every seventh year—no sowing, pruning, or harvesting for profit. Here's a deeper look at its meaning and significance: 🌾 The Law of the Sabbatical Year (Shemitah) • Scriptural Basis: Found in Leviticus 25:1–7 and Exodus 23:10–11, this law commands that every seventh year, agricultural land in Israel must lie fallow. • Key Instructions:• No sowing or reaping: Farmers must not plant or harvest crops for profit. • Let the land rest: The land is to be left uncultivated to recover its fertility. • Open access: Whatever grows naturally is available for everyone—poor, stranger, and even animals. "But in the seventh year the land is to have a year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the Lord. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards." — Leviticus 25:4 🌱 Spiritual and Practical Purposes • Trust in God's provision: Farmers had to rely on God to provide enough in the sixth year to sustain them through the seventh. • Ecological wisdom: Letting land lie fallow helps restore nutrients, control pests, and prevent overuse—an ancient form of sustainable agriculture. • Social equity: The law ensured that the poor and marginalized had access to food during the fallow year 💬 Symbolic Meaning in the Prophets • Jeremiah 4:3 and Hosea 10:12 use "fallow ground" metaphorically:• It represents hardened hearts that need to be broken up and prepared to receive God's word. • "Break up your fallow ground" is a call to spiritual renewal and repentance

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