August 19, 2022

A theological gem from The Wood Brothers (excellent in concert this past week in Charlottesville) called “Little Bit Broken”.

“The more I live the more I know / I should wear my scars like medals of gold / Every beat up heart's got more soul and Everybody is a little bit broken / Everybody is a little bit broken and it's alright / Everybody is a little bit broken and it's alright / It's alright to be broken.”

Here’s St. Paul’s spin on the subject. “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10)

“O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany – BCP)