Broken Jars

TRUTH

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

REFLECTION

Jars of clay: it’s an ancient metaphor for the human body that wouldn’t resonate with me as much as it does were it not for the 90’s band who took the phrase as their name and had at least one hit.

But it’s an apt picture of the addict and alcoholic. What better description than one of brokenness?

And indeed, a broken clay vessel is worthless if its purpose is to hold something.

Luckily, we find that our purpose is not to hold onto something, nor is our strength found in storing it up.

Rather, we are renewed and strengthened for the day by the degree we pour into others.

And as we give out of our brokenness, God continues to pour into us.

One day at a time.

We become vessels of transmission rather than storage. His Spirit flows through us and is seen by others because (not in spite) of our broken parts.

God, keep me broken in just the right ways.

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NEXT

When you’re ready, here are some tools for you:

1. Book List (amazon link)
   Some of my favorite reads related to recovery and/or wrestling with faith.

2. 4th Step Guide (free download)
   A PDF with instructions and worksheets for a thorough 4th step. Straight from the Big Book. Fearlessness not included.

3. 12-Step Christianity (YouTube)
   My thoughts on the parallels between discipleship and sponsorship.

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Cheers, Eamonn
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