Brokenness is the shattering of my self-will - the absolute surrender of my will to the will of God. It is saying "Yes, Lord!” - no resistance, no chafing, no stubbornness - simply submitting myself to His direction and will in my life. (Nancy Leigh DeMoss)

Brokenness is the shattering of my self-will - the absolute surrender of my will to the will of God. It is saying "Yes, Lord!” - no resistance, no chafing, no stubbornness - simply submitting myself to His direction and will in my life.

Nancy Leigh DeMoss

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