Yesterday was recovery day for many many people after perhaps a wild New Years Even night. I went out with some housemates and friends to a place called The Imperial Room. The was no cover, prices weren't all that bad, and the DJ was pretty awesome, so we danced (I tried) and had a good time.
The next morning (if noon is morning) we went to Perkins to drink coffee and eat some breakfast. It hit the spot, but it was at the breakfast table that some good and somewhat serious conversation took place. I was struck by this bond we all shared - this feeling of community, of family - as we laughed about the night before. And I couldn't help but think I'm sure this had to be similar to what Jesus experienced with his friends and the crowd he hung out with. But let's keep the story moving...
During the conversation, we started talking about Paramore, an awesome band I'm very much into over the past few weeks. My friend said her favorite song was "We are Broken." I was very much familiar with the song, but in case you're not, here is the chorus and bridge:
We are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And oh, the promise we adored
Give us life again
We just want to be whole
Tower over me
Tower over me
I'll take the truth at any cost
My friend is not the first person I know who has said this is their favorite song. Which begs the question, what is it about this song? I cannot help but think that deep within us all is the sense that things are not all right in the world, that we are broken, bent, in need of a Savior who will hold us in His arms... I think it is important, imparative, that Christ-followers engage the peices of culture that surround us, and when we see truth, cling to it, and use it to point to Jesus.
We are broken, Jesus came to redeem and restore.
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