Though we often feel used and discarded, like broken down cars in a junk yard, the tools of God's restoration - His Word, Prayer, and Worship - can restore us to our original beauty and splendor. Words and music by Kimberly Croswhite.
Main Point: God redeems and restores those who are broken and discarded.
Synopsis:
- A broken man spends time reading his tattered Bible and praising God in a junkyard and body shop—before being restored with shine on his shoes and new Bible in hand.
- Video opens as a man walks through a filthy junkyard with rusty bumpers, tires, and debris —he even falls in the mud before finding a place to sit to read his tattered Bible.
- Background song throughout (See lyrics below).
- Even in his low position, the man looks up and praises the Lord.
- The man continues to read his Bible and praise the Lord inside a body shop where an old car is being refurbished.
- As the old car is being welded, buffed, and painted, the man washes his dirty hands in a large bucket and his jeans are buffed and his shoes shinned.
- The man leaves the shop—looking up and retrieving a new Bible from his bag.
- Throughout the video, a series of words appear succinctly telling the man’s story: brokenness—hopeless—tarnished—ripped apart—helpless—powerless—searching—surrender—foot work—God’s way—repentant—sanctified—cleansed—restoration—renewed
- Great production quality—with a powerful message.
Application:
- Jesus came for those that are broken and need restoration
- Just as a car enthusiast sees the beauty and grandeur of an old classic car—so the Lord sees value and beauty in each human soul.
- With God all things are possible—as we trust Him, we have newness in life.
Suggested Uses:
- Sermon starter about the Lord’s love for the broken hearted and the down-trodden
- Also appropriate as worship starter.
Biblical Reference:
- Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Lyrics (partial)
When the whisperings come in the dark
And they tell me that I am not set apart
Jesus….help me to claim your truth and your power in me
Take this rebellious life.
Make it real. Awaken me to your son
Break me. Break me.
When I have become old and tired
I’ve been under your shelter I’ve been through the fire
May I still sing Holy Holy is my God my King
Almighty lives in me--Great king.
Nothing that I want to know but your love
Nothing to offer you but my broken heart
Take this rebellious life
Make it real
Awaken me to your son
Break me. Break me
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