BENAVIDES, SHAIRA MARIE Z.

BSN 3

RELIGIOUS INVOLVEMENT WEEK 3

a. Type of Religious activity BIBLE SHARING
b. Date and time SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 8PM
c. Means of Participation: VIRTUAL
d. Where or which platform? YOUTUBE

REFLECTION:
The topic of this bible sharing is about “brokenness”. The bible sharer said that a lot of us
are victims of being broken, many of us were devastated when broken and others even
commit suicide when they get broken. He tells us that the world we live in right now becomes
darker and deeper. We, humans, are all bombarded with hate and pain and this brokenness
leads us in having frustrations and discourages where we ask God the big question “why”.
We doubt Him when it comes to difficult situations, we get mad when things that are
supposed to happen, don't happen. According to the Gospel, Jesus preaches, heals, and
prays. The Gospel teaches us to imitate and follow Jesus in serving one another especially in
times of darkness and brokenness.

There were a lot of moments where I felt broken due to family concerns, friendships and even
lovelife. It was hard being the eldest daughter because I witnessed all the problems
experienced by my parents. I watched my mom enduring too much pain because of my
father’s unfaithfulness. I have witnessed how our family almost got ripped apart. It was hard
because I was too young at that time and my siblings could not understand the situation. My
father was the first man who broke my heart and I have to deal with it everyday because my
mom would always say that my father just committed a mistake and whatever happens, he is
still our father. Being the eldest daughter, I learned to cope up with that situation, everyday. I
have learned to pretend that everything is fine even if it is not. Up until today, that
brokenness became two, three and so on. My friends betrayed me, my special someone
cheated on me and all I can say is, why? Why does God allow them to hurt me while I am
doing my best to love and understand them? At first, I didn’t understand until these
brokenness helped me to become closer to God. Instead of asking Him why, I started saying,
“I know you have plans” and He never failed. This feeling of being broken, hurt, and betrayed
helped me to realize that I deserve someone better, and that these people also deserve
forgiveness. I learned to forgive myself and know my worth and as of now, my life became a
lot better. I met people who are 100% down with me, friends who understand and help me to
deal with myself and problems, and I have the best parents who provide all of my needs.
These people are my life-saver and I understand that God made my heart broken to become
wiser and stronger. He healed me.