We all know that life can be messy, hard and even devastating at times. Sometimes we choose paths of destruction and heartache and sometimes those things simply come as part of life. Whatever the reason, our brokenness can be seen as God's grace in our lives, because it is often our brokenness that causes us to turn to Him.

At the darkest moments of our lives, when all hope seems lost, we can look to the cross and see Christ's love if we will only look up.

Amanda Tornberg is the cofounder and program director for Graciously Broken Ministries, Inc., a Christ-centered program for women who desire recovery and healing.