The Story He Knew I Need
Chrissy Kirkman Chrissy Kirkman

The Story He Knew I Need

The meltdown arrived right on schedule. And right behind it came the voice I know far too well. The one that doesn't miss an opportunity.

You're a horrible person. A horrible pet parent. A horrible neighbor. A horrible wife. How could you lose it like that? Your husband is so disappointed in you. And so is Jesus, especially after what He just spoke to you. You should be ashamed of yourself.

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Broken Plates
Tammy Boyd Tammy Boyd

Broken Plates

But mostly, I'm human. I had reached the end of myself. In my humanness, I broke. In my humanness, I couldn't feel and process all the things. So, I shattered. Just like those dishes.

And then, in my brokenness, succumbed to my humanness - and realized: I am human. I CAN'T carry it all. And I certainly can't carry it all with perfect grace and peace and dignity.

But here's the thing. We aren't meant to.

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