November 9, 2025: Broken Belonging

Brian brought us a wonderful word on Broken Belonging, how God's purpose for us at the creation of man was oneness with Him and with each other but through sin, mankind is separated from God's purpose. This break from oneness that Adam and Eve enjoyed in the garden is a state where an individual's sense of acceptance and identity within relationships has been severed, leading to feelings of isolation, grief, or disconnection from oneself and others. This brokenness disrupts access to safety, authenticity, and love. We can try to fill that insecurity and loneliness with other things but nothing short of being restored by God’s plan (Christ’s sacrifice and victory) will satisfy our innate longing for oneness.

Brian showed us four important things that can bring us back into connection with God and one another.

-Forgiveness

-Humility

-Engage with the Bible

-Engage with Community