Bless the Broken Road

Tonight after a powerful service at church, I was talking to someone who is very dear to my heart. I hadn't had a chance to speak with them in awhile because of busy schedules. As I was updating them on my life and what I was now doing, they reflected on my years in Tulsa, in and out of ORU and all the places this journey has taken me. It has definitely been a non-traditional journey. As I left, I began to reflect on what they said...

As I ruminated I thought about a song called "Bless the Broken Road." It is supposed to be a love song, but I have always known it to reflect this journey I have been on over these past few years with the Lord. It truly was the broken road of life that led me into the arms of Jesus. When I hit rock bottom He was the only one there to put the pieces back together. He was the only one who could.

As a rule I never return to the past to meditate on it because there is nothing there for me - but there are times I visit, to remember one thing: if it wasn't for His grace...

Sometimes it is good to remember, only so you don't forget all He has done. To make the sweetness of His grace and love in your life all the sweeter.

Once I was bound. Now I know freedom.

Once I believed I was unlovable. Now I know how deeply I am loved, and now I am able to love.


If it wasn't for His grace...




"Bless the Broken Road"
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.