We All Wear Broken Halos

If you haven’t already, please read my “About” page to discover how this publication came about and how it got its name.

Ok, now that that’s taken care of, let’s discuss what the phrase Broken Halo means.

It means that none of us are perfect. We all sin. We all have fears, anxieties, and struggles. Romans 3:10 says “There is no one righteous, not even one.”

Even those of us who are saved struggle with sin. We are human beings, with human feelings, human desires, human faults.

In Romans 7:14-24, Paul talks about how his desire to do good and his sinful nature are at war with each other. Even after I was truly saved, I was messing up, like big time (but, hey, future article content). I strive to do better everyday, but I still struggle.

But, there is hope! Paul says at the end of this passage “ Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!”

So, now that we have acknowledged that none of us are perfect and we all sin, what do we do about it?

1.    Pray. Admit your sin. Ask God for forgiveness. If you are repentant (you truly are sorry), that forgiveness will be granted. Ask God for help and guidance with whatever your struggles are. Chaos all around and can’t find a quiet moment? Download a white noise app or find a white noise video online, stick earbuds in your ears, and block out all the distractions. This is what I do, especially when praying and writing. People are just so loud and irritating, even without meaning to be.

2.    Forgive yourself. I know, I know, trust me, I know, that this is the hardest part. At 46 years old, I am just now working on this myself. Talk to God about this during your prayer time, too.

3.    Read your Bible. This is the best source for any issues you may be having. Don’t know where to start? Check out the YouVersion App. You can do a search related to your current mood/situation/question and it will show you where to find what you seek. (No, I’m not an affiliate, I just really like the app).

4.    Connect with like minded people to share love and encouragement with. This can be at church, this can be at the PTA (my kids are 25+,does this still exist?), this can be at the park, the grocery store, wherever you spend your time. This can also even be online.

My husband has an amazing group of friends that he met through TikTok. Not too long ago, they all started a group on Facebook messenger. They video chat and text each other all throughout the day.  They share their struggles and blessings. They share their testimonies. They give each other unconditional love and support and have each other’s backs. Wherever it may be, find your tribe. If you’re more introverted, like me, you can find places online where you can be completely anonymous.

 Or, like I did in school, wait for an extrovert to adopt you. Not joking, I went to 25 or more schools from Kindergarten to graduation. I was constantly the new kid and this was literally how I made friends. I would sit by myself at lunch or recess, usually reading to keep my ADHD brain occupied. Eventually, a wonderful fellow student would come over and sit with me, and we would become instant friends.

 No, don’t listen to me. Don’t do it my way, or you may be waiting a long time. If you want, send me a message, and we’ll be awkward online buddies. Seriously.