Brokenness, inspired by spiritual vision, is the key to releasing holy passion.” [116] “Brokenness precedes revival. Revival reanimates the dormant life of God within us…” “When we set a vision that we simply cannot achieve, we’re humbled. [119]
True brokenness depends on seeing not only our visible selfishness, but also our disguised self-centeredness. [121] The bottom layer of ice is melted only by the heat of brokenness…when we see our self-centeredness and hate it. [126]
We have no power to move people. Brokenness lets us abandon ourselves to God. Out of our despair we cry to Him. And we relax. The pressure’s off. [136-37]
